Counselor I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc • Long Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides individual counseling, group facilitation and crisis intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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.
• A minimum of five (2) 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, a urinalysis testing organization, or County department.
• Knows psychosocial developmental tasks, knows milestones of adolescent physiological development, is aware of family/generational influences on substance use issues, understands adolescent high-risk behaviors, is aware of legal issues surrounding adolescent treatment, demonstrates 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.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administration.
• 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 to assure all identified problems are addressed. Completes the Integrated Summary and Treatment plan updates within timeframe established by program policy.
• Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy.
• Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy.
• Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, etc.
• Facilitates educational groups using approved curriculum according to program schedule.
• Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed.
• Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed.
• Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.
• Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol test, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A+B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings.
• Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results.
• Provides co morbidity education through outreach, group level and individual sessions.
• Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.
• Provide data entry and reporting of units of service provided.
• Reviews Psychiatric evaluation, History and Physical, ASI Assessment, Family Assessment and any available/appropriate past Medical Records for this or other agencies.
• Works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.
• Facilitates and completes Initial Case Conference and Continuing Case Conference within time frame established by program policy.
• Completes Integrated Summary on each assigned patient based on the need of the patient(s).
• Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues.
• Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc.
• Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient’s current status.
• Conduct random UA testing and documentation of results for all clients, according to the specific program requirements and frequency of testing.
• Submit client billing daily to clerk/typist for data entry.
• Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients regarding after-care arrangements, educational needs, family relationships, housing and living arrangements, and legal problems affecting the youth.
• Conduct community outreach monthly and attend community meetings as appropriate.
• Must obtain and be cleared by LIVE SCAN to work with TTC Youth Clients.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED