SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Join to apply for the SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH role at County of Los Angeles

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Join to apply for the SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH role at County of Los Angeles

Position / Program Information

We welcome applications from everyone.

Online application filing will begin on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 5 : 30 PM (PT). The application window may close unexpectedly once we have met the recruitment needs.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE THE SALARY INFORMATION AND TO REMOVE THE CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES – 20% RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BONUS LANGUAGE.

Exam Number

Y5884E

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

About Los Angeles County Department Of Health Services

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public sector benefits packages in the nation.

• 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

Click here for more details on employee benefits.

Mission

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

What does this position do?

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.

Essential Job Functions

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience in a substance abuse program, including conducting physical assessments, providing counseling to individuals, families, and groups, and completing documentation.

Desirable Qualifications

Additional points will be awarded to applicants who possess the following :

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your application, you must email them to the Exam Analyst,

Brenda Aguila at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and exam title.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

License

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.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

Examination content :

This assessment type, weighted 100%, will evaluate the training and experience you list on your application, including responses to desirable qualifications the supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

Applicants will need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be placed on the list.

Eligibility Information

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly for 12 months.

Special Information

Vacancy information :

We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services.

Available Shift

Appointees may work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Application and filing information

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact

Brenda Aguila, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit : https : / / employee.hr.lacounty.gov / eeo-programs / .

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit : https : / / hr.lacounty.gov / accessibility / .

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http : / / career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .

Revised January 2025

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