Counselor II: Chemical Dependency

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Counselor II supports the SolMar Retreat and Hoag Addiction Treatment Center (HATC) treatment team in the assessment, treatment planning, referral recommendations, discharge planning, education and direct therapeutic intervention for patient and their families throughout the course of treatment. Supports the goals of the patient’s treatment plan and assists in the clinical care and case management. Coordinates care with outside providers by referrals when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned Chemical Dependency and HATC: In addition to the above, performs focused collaboration with the medical team, admissions and the utilization review team. SolMar Retreat: In addition to the above, Counselor II assists with admissions and discharges, assuring all admissions and discharge documents are signed. Conducts Screenings/ intake assessments as needed and within the incidental medical services (IMS) guidelines found in the IMS policies and procedures manual. Provides client with an orientation about the program, rules, and a tour of the unit, including: their room as assigned. Assist on searching belongings at the time of admission as well as random room searches in residential level of care. Intervenes as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Conducts group counseling sessions and manages group sessions as assigned. Leads/ facilitates lectures for clients. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, group counseling sessions, treatment, and incidents are completed in a timely and in a clear concise manner. Participate in case conferences, staff meetings. Lead and coordinate the community meeting for clients (residential level of care). Assists and encourages clients to participate in self-help groups, such as AA/NA. Communicates with HCP/physician, Nurse Practitioner and Supervisor of Addiction Care regarding physician orders, prescriptions and refills as needed. Observes self-administration of medications and document in client EMR. Documents daily living activities and vital information. Records patient behaviors and inform Supervisor of Addiction Care and Clinical Manager of any changes in behavior. Receives and presents change of shift reports as assigned.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent required.
Two years minimum experience in addiction/behavioral health required.
Working knowledge of CARF and/or JCAHO accreditation standards required.
Knowledge of the 12-step, Smart Recovery and other treatment models required.
Knowledge of HIPPA required.
CATC II - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor II or CATC III - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor III or CATC IV - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor IV or CADC II - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II or CADC III - Certified Alcolhol and Drug Counselor III or LAADC - Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor
BLS-AHA Basic Life Support required at hire.
The CADC-CAS Certification is accepted and grandfathered for employees hired before 8/1/2021. These employees have one year to acquire the CATC II, or CADC II, or LAADC.
must have a current negative TB test and health screen report or questionnaire clearance by a physician prior to employment.
The tuberculosis test shall be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 45 working days prior to employment and renewed annually from the date of the last TB test. Required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Behavioral Science or Allied Mental Health preferred.
Three years of experience in addiction/behavioral health environment preferred.
knowledge and understanding of incidental medical services/MAT per IMS policies and procedures required.

Responsibilities

Supports the SolMar Retreat and Hoag Addiction Treatment Center (HATC) treatment team in the assessment, treatment planning, referral recommendations, discharge planning, education and direct therapeutic intervention for patient and their families throughout the course of treatment.
Supports the goals of the patient’s treatment plan and assists in the clinical care and case management.
Coordinates care with outside providers by referrals when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned
Performs focused collaboration with the medical team, admissions and the utilization review team.
Assists with admissions and discharges, assuring all admissions and discharge documents are signed.
Conducts Screenings/ intake assessments as needed and within the incidental medical services (IMS) guidelines found in the IMS policies and procedures manual.
Provides client with an orientation about the program, rules, and a tour of the unit, including: their room as assigned.
Assist on searching belongings at the time of admission as well as random room searches in residential level of care.
Intervenes as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Conducts group counseling sessions and manages group sessions as assigned.
Leads/ facilitates lectures for clients.
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, group counseling sessions, treatment, and incidents are completed in a timely and in a clear concise manner.
Participate in case conferences, staff meetings.
Lead and coordinate the community meeting for clients (residential level of care).
Assists and encourages clients to participate in self-help groups, such as AA/NA.
Communicates with HCP/physician, Nurse Practitioner and Supervisor of Addiction Care regarding physician orders, prescriptions and refills as needed.
Observes self-administration of medications and document in client EMR.
Documents daily living activities and vital information.
Records patient behaviors and inform Supervisor of Addiction Care and Clinical Manager of any changes in behavior.
Receives and presents change of shift reports as assigned.