Counselor I/ II

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC • Alondra Park, CA

2d • $24 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor I fulfills assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well being of clients and integrity of the program. 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

• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and 12-Step/recovery resources in the community.
• 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.
• 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

• Ability to recognize personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
• Ability to convey respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
• Adhere to professional boundaries.

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.
• 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.
• Confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
• Recognize personal issues that have an impact on 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 groups.
• Basic knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the BHS treatment system.
• May carry a caseload as needed.
• Admit, orient, and discharge clients (Counselor II only).
• Facilitate group process (Counselor II only).
• Conduct assessments (Counselor II only).
• Formulate treatment plans (Counselor II only).
• Intervene in crisis situations (Counselor II only).

What This Job Offers

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