SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH
About The Position
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. Participates as a counselor in a substance abuse or mental health services program designed to prevent substance abuse and provide for the treatment of rehabilitation patients and mental health clients with substance abuse problems.
Requirements
- One year of experience in a substance abuse program, including conducting physical assessments, providing counseling to individuals, families, and groups, and completing documentation.
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
- Registration or certification as an alcohol and drug counselor in California by either The California Association of DUI Treatment Program (CADTP) or The California Consortium of Addiction Program and Professionals (CCAPP). In-order-to receive credit, applicant may attach a copy of their certificate with their application at the time of filing online.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates in educational activities in informal group settings and in treatment or correctional centers to improve knowledge of substance abuse and mental health related areas.
- Monitors and documents client/patient progress in substance abuse/mental health recovery.
- Counsels patients/clients regarding community resources such as housing and/or employment or treatment services available to help prevent or cope with relapses.
- Counsels patients/clients to prevent relapses by assisting them in recognizing causal factors of substance abuse/mental illness and in developing appropriate coping behaviors.
- Participates with the treatment team of clinicians and release planners in developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment or therapy approaches for patients/clients, family members, and significant others in all phases of comprehensive substance abuse and/or mental health treatment programs.
- Conducts interviews of clients/patients and assessments to obtain family, social, medical, work, and mental health histories.
- Assists in the supervision of trainees and in the recruitment, selection, and training of such program staff members, as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
- Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
- Generous Parental and Family Leave Benefits
- Ridesharing, Parking, and Transit Benefits
- 13 paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
