Counselor I

Position Title: Counselor I

Department: Outpatient

Reports To: as assigned by the Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides individual counseling, group facilitation and crisis intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits Package 

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

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES 

ALL PROGRAMS 

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

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS

1. Completes/Review/Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy. 
2. 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. 
3. Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy. 
4. Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy. 
5. 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. 
6. Facilitates educational groups using approved curriculum according to program schedule. 
7. Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed. 
8. Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed. 
9.  Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed. 
10. Attends in-service training and educational workshops. 
11. 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.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION

Counselor I

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registration with any one of the -approved state-level certification entities: CADTP, CAADE or CCAPP
• 1 year in a behavioral healthcare setting
• Enrollment in academic Addictions Studies Program and completed a minimum of 80 hours of approved instruction or agree to complete hours within 6 months from date of hire.
• Complete ASAM A and B training within 15 days from date of hire. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH SERVICES

• A minimum of five (2) 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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