Overview
Join the team at Passages – Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Position Available! Location : Malibu, California. In-Person. This safety-sensitive position evaluates clients' chemical dependency, develops individual interventions, treatments, recovery plans, and facilitates group and individual therapy sessions within the program's policies.
Responsibilities
- Provides individual and group chemical dependency counseling
- Assesses clients for substance abuse, dependence, and other addictive behaviors
- Performs biopsychosocial and functional assessments for assigned clients
- Actively participates in the multi-disciplinary team process by providing and sharing information with the Clinical Director and other team members that contributes to / positively impacts the overall plan of treatment for the client
- Reassesses clients throughout their stay to determine the clients' response to care and when there are significant changes in the clients' condition
- Adhere to the documentation guidelines set forth by Passages
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
CADC, SUDCC, CATC certification or equivalent requiredHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent requiredValid California Driver License with a good driving record (in the Company's sole discretion) requiredAdditional Qualifications
CPR and first aid certificationTwo years of experience as a chemical dependency counselor preferredExperience dealing with clients and documentation in a hospital, substance abuse treatment facility, and / or mental health facility preferredRegular local travel among company locationsMust fulfill pre-employment conditions : tuberculosis screening (annually thereafter), background check (including criminal and driving record check), drug screening, and reference checks. Ongoing monitoring and screenings during employment in accordance with the law and company policyMust be able to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet 24 / 7 / 365 facility needsPhysical Demands
Normal demands associated with an office environmentAbility to sit for long periods of timeAbility to communicate with others by telephone, email, and face to faceWork on computers for periods of timeRecognize facesDistinguish colors as necessaryHear sufficiently and speak clearly on the phone, in person, and in the environment, identify and distinguish sounds associated with the workplaceSee adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to the positionAbility to perform CPR and First AidWhy Join Us
Be a part of a dedicated team committed to helping individuals on their path to recovery.Very Competitive rates and a robust benefits package, including student loan repayment assistance and a tuition reimbursement program.J-18808-Ljbffr