Counselor II

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Pomona, CA

22h•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.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and 12-Step/recovery resources in the community.
Ability to write clear statements, summarizing client’s feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their treatment plan; goals and objectives. Includes letters to referral agencies, courts/probation.
Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
Knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the BHS treatment system.
Knowledge of the philosophy and approach of the 12-Step model of recovery (AA, CA, NA, Alanon).
Ability to communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers, supervisors and non-BHS resources.
Knowledge of computer operations; Windows and word processing (MS Word).
Ability to readily adapt to the Caminar information system.
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.
Failure to maintain certification will result in result in loss of employment.
Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be 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.

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.
Bi-lingual (specify: ___________________)
Obtain NPI Number
Maintain computer skills adequate to perform Caminar/word processing duties within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual, group, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training and other occasions as appropriate.
Confront behavioral changes, identifies a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
Recognize personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
Convey respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Prepare for, and facilitate related process and educational groups.
Admit, orient, and discharge clients
Facilitate group process
Conduct assessments
Formulate treatment plans
Intervene in crisis situations
Adhere to professional boundaries
Maintain client records