Counselor

Clear Behavioral Health•Redondo Beach, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Clear Behavioral Health provides compassionate, holistic, evidence-based care for people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Its services include detox, dual diagnosis treatment, residential and outpatient programs, and specialized mental health services, delivered by a multidisciplinary team using a person-centered approach. The Counselor works individually and in groups with clients. The role coordinates care, helps clients navigate the program, provides individual case management, and supports discharge planning. The position manages and delivers up to 25 client-facing service hours per week, with up to 15 hours for administrative and non-billable duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., fully on-site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field, preferred, or up to 3 years of experience in the behavioral health field.
Experience working in a residential or outpatient setting.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Compassionate communication skills and ability to establish a therapeutic alliance with clients.
Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Advanced skills in facilitating individual and group counseling.
Ability to relate to clients and families with detachment and empathy.
Knowledge and understanding of addiction and human behavior.
Experience with sustainability practices in facility management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee counselor documentation in the clinical section of each client chart and assess it for deficiencies.
Attend and participate in clinical team meetings.
Facilitate multidisciplinary treatment planning and updates for assigned clients, ensuring inclusion of all treatment modalities and disciplines.
Conduct individual sessions for assigned clients.
Facilitate group sessions, education, and meetings according to the program schedule.
Coordinate family or conjoint therapy as specified in individual clients’ treatment plans.
Contact family members weekly and contact referral sources.
Provide daily clinical progress notes in client charts.
Participate in in-service training, individual and group supervision meetings, and counselor/residential staff interface meetings.
Ensure records for assigned clients are comprehensive, complete, neat, and meet licensing standards.
Provide urine analysis to clients of the same gender after successfully completing the UA competency exam.
Attend meetings or events where clients are present to observe staff conduct.
Represent the program positively in situations perceived as marketing opportunities.
Manage and deliver up to 25 client-facing service hours per week, with up to 15 hours allocated to administrative and non-billable duties.
Perform other duties as assigned by the clinical director or program director.