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Counselor II

Counselor II

Tarzana Treatment Centers, IncLong Beach, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Counselor II

Department : Outpatient

Reports To : as assigned by the Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Join a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful impact! Seeking a Counselor to join an SUD Outpatient program to provide individual counseling, lead group sessions, and offer skilled crisis intervention in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Your expertise will help guide individuals through their recovery and personal growth, with an emphasis on the 12-step model and client-centered care. Competitive pay and excellent benefits.

We offer a competitive benefits package :

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Care Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays (12)
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Competitive wages
  • Stability and career advancement
  • Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

ALL PROGRAMS

  • Provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis.
  • Attends weekly individual and group supervision.
  • Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
  • Attends all required staff meetings.
  • Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.
  • Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
  • Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.
  • Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director and / or Administration.

    • ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS

  • Completes / Review / Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy.
  • Initiates Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works closely with Case Manager and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assure all identified problems are addressed. Completes the Integrated Summary and Treatment plan updates within timeframe established by program policy.
  • Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy.
  • Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy.
  • Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, etc.
  • Facilitates educational groups using approved curriculum according to program schedule.
  • Schedules and conducts regular 1 : 1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed.
  • Performs conjoin / family sessions as needed.
  • Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance / feedback as needed.
  • Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
  • Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol test, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A+B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) and maintains annual waived testing requirements / trainings.

    • HIV PROGRAMS

  • Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results.
  • Provides co morbidity education through outreach, group level and individual sessions.
  • Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.
  • Provide data entry and reporting of units of service provided.

    • DETOX AND INPATIENT SPECIFIC DUTIES

  • Reviews Psychiatric evaluation, History and Physical, ASI Assessment, Family Assessment and any available / appropriate past Medical Records for this or other agencies.
  • Works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.
  • Facilitates and completes Initial Case Conference and Continuing Case Conference within time frame established by program policy.
  • Completes Integrated Summary on each assigned patient based on the need of the patient(s).
  • Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis.
  • Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Any other contractual Agency standards which document contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning and other case management activities.
  • Schedules and conducts regular 1 : 1 sessions with all assigned patient’s at least weekly or more as appropriate or directed.
  • As appropriate, initiate contacts with family members or significant others at time of Initial 1 : 1 to perform Family Assessment.
  • Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to the program schedule.
  • Facilitates process groups as assigned according to the program schedule.
  • Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues.
  • Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc.
  • Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress activities, etc.
  • Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient’s current status.
  • Attends in-services training and educational workshops.
  • Attends all required staff meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director and / or Administrator.

    • YOUTH SERVICES

  • Conduct random UA testing and documentation of results for all clients, according to the specific program requirements and frequency of testing.
  • Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient’s current status.
  • Submit client billing daily to clerk / typist for data entry.
  • Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients regarding after-care arrangements, educational needs, family relationships, housing and living arrangements, and legal problems affecting the youth.
  • Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis.
  • Conduct community outreach monthly and attend community meetings as appropriate.
  • Must obtain and be cleared by LIVE SCAN to work with TTC Youth Clients.

    • EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION

    Counselor II

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of academic Addictions Studies Program
  • Certification by CADTP, CCAPP or CAADE
  • 3 years in a behavioral healthcare setting

    • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH SERVICES

  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in youth services including work with runaways, victims of abuse, and pregnant or parenting youth
  • Training to conduct urinalysis testing and analysis by qualified agency staff, a urinalysis testing organization, or County department.
  • Knows psychosocial developmental tasks, knows milestones of adolescent physiological development, is aware of family / generational influences on substance use issues, understands adolescent high-risk behaviors, is aware of legal issues surrounding adolescent treatment, demonstrates knowledge of mandatory reporting laws.

    • SETTING

    Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in its hiring practices.

    ADA REQUIREMENT

    Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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