Counselor I/ II/ III

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC • Gardena, CA

2d • $24 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor I, II, and III roles are integral parts of the treatment team, focused on maintaining client well-being and program integrity. These positions involve direct client care, record-keeping, crisis intervention, and collaboration with internal and external resources. The levels (I, II, III) indicate increasing levels of responsibility, knowledge, and experience, with Counselor III overseeing daily program activities and mentoring staff.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
• Ability to recognize personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
• Ability to convey respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
• Basic knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the BHS treatment system.
• Working 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.
• Basic understanding of computer operations; Windows and word processing (MS Word).
• Ability to readily adapt to the Caminar information system.
• Document client intake and treatment progress.
• Identify a crisis.
• Facilitate an educational group.
• Liaison with and refer to treatment team, inside and outside agencies.
• Assess and report client behavioral changes.
• Identify personal boundaries and be able to work as part of the treatment team.
• Adhere to professional standards.
• Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations.
• Admit, orient, and discharge clients (Counselor II and III).
• Facilitate group process (Counselor II and III).
• Conduct assessments (Counselor II and III).
• Formulate treatment plans (Counselor II and III).
• Intervene in crisis situations (Counselor II and III).
• Adhere to professional boundaries (Counselor II and III).
• Maintain client records (Counselor II and III).
• Oversee daily program activities (Counselor III).
• Train, coach, and mentor staff (Counselor III).
• Make clinical decisions (Counselor III).
• Conduct and facilitate specialty groups (Counselor III).
• Counseling certification.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a counseling or mental health setting.
• Experience working with diverse populations and understanding of cultural sensitivities.
• Familiarity with behavioral health services and therapeutic practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Proficient in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in counseling practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records and other relevant software applications.

Nice To Haves

• May carry a caseload as needed.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill assigned role as part of the treatment team, maintaining 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.
• Confront behavioral changes, identify crises, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
• Recognize personal issues that impact 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 related educational and specialty groups.
• Liaise with and refer to the treatment team, inside and outside agencies.
• Admit, orient, and discharge clients (Counselor II and III).
• Facilitate group process (Counselor II and III).
• Conduct assessments and formulate treatment plans (Counselor II and III).
• Intervene in crisis situations (Counselor II and III).
• Adhere to professional boundaries (Counselor II and III).
• Maintain client records (Counselor II and III).
• Oversee daily program activities (Counselor III).
• Train, coach, and mentor staff (Counselor III).
• Make clinical decisions (Counselor III).
• Conduct and facilitate specialty groups (Counselor III).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed