Counselor I Lancaster, CA, US 28 days agoRegular Full time

Tarzana Treatment Centers • Lancaster, CA

255d • $25 - $28

About The Position

The Counselor I position is responsible for providing individual counseling, group facilitation, and crisis intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves attending supervision, training, and meetings, while maintaining professional conduct and adhering to agency policies regarding ethics and confidentiality. The position also includes specific duties related to alcohol and drug programs, HIV programs, detox and inpatient care, and youth services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registration with any one of the approved state-level certification entities: CADTP, CAADE or CCAPP.
• 1 year in a behavioral healthcare setting.
• Enrollment in academic Addictions Studies Program and completed a minimum of 80 hours of approved instruction or agree to complete hours within 6 months from date of hire.
• Complete ASAM A and B training within 15 days from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in youth services including work with runaways, victims of abuse, and pregnant or parenting youth.
• Training to conduct urinalysis testing and analysis by qualified agency staff.
• Knowledge of psychosocial developmental tasks and milestones of adolescent physiological development.
• Awareness of family/generational influences on substance use issues and understanding of adolescent high-risk behaviors.
• Knowledge of mandatory reporting laws.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis.
• Attends weekly individual and group supervision.
• Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
• Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
• Completes/Review/Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy.
• Initiates Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works closely with Case Manager and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participates in Initial and Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy.
• Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient's Medical Record.
• Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to program schedule.
• Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly.
• Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed.
• Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.
• Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results.
• Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.
• Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED