Counselor I/II

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Alondra Park, CA

21h•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor II works as a member of the treatment team, coordinating program services, and maintaining the well-being of clients and the integrity of the program. This role requires a thorough understanding of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems, and 12-Step/recovery resources. The position involves developing and maintaining individualized client records, facilitating process and educational groups, and communicating effectively with clients, staff, and external agencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Required current certification number issued from a statewide or nationwide credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP) received upon completion of passing the California Certification exam.
Two years supervised experience working in substance abuse and/or a related field.
Valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination adequate for performance of job duties.
Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.
Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.
Maintain computer skills adequate to perform Caminar/word processing duties within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.
Certification as domestic violence counselor required in lieu of chemical dependency counselor certification.
Certification as domestic violence counselor required in addition to chemical dependency counselor certification.
Class “B” California Driver’s License.
Class “C” California Driver’s License.
Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.
First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
Medication training required within 30 days of employment.
Obtain NPI Number.

Responsibilities

Coordinate program services and maintain client well-being and program integrity.
Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress and participation in treatment, including admission and discharge, individual, group, family, vocational, and literacy training.
Write clear statements summarizing client's feelings, expressions, resistance, and response to their treatment plan, goals, and objectives.
Write letters to referral agencies, courts/probation.
Confront behavioral changes, identify crises, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
Recognize personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
Convey respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Prepare for and facilitate process and educational groups.
Manage referrals, both in and out of the BHS treatment system.
Communicate clearly with clients, staff, peers, supervisors, and non-BHS resources.
Admit, orient, and discharge clients (Counselor II specific).
Conduct assessments (Counselor II specific).
Formulate treatment plans (Counselor II specific).
Intervene in crisis situations (Counselor II specific).
Adhere to professional boundaries (Counselor II specific).
Maintain client records (Counselor II specific).