Job DetailsJob Location: Safehouse - Bullhead City, AZ 86442Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $21.50 - $21.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyPosition Summary: Person in this position will work in collaboration with a mental health/substance abuse counselor to provide mental health & substance abuse services to patients/clients of WestCare who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, a mental illness or both. Essential Job Functions: Provide direct assessments and evaluations of clients in order to determine appropriate level of service required; Administer agency approved assessment instruments to individuals seeking treatment services; Complete induction packets and obtain all necessary documentation and verification of program eligibility; Work with seniors Coordinate the entry of clients into the program with all agency program components; Give presentations, speeches and seminars regarding WestCare's services as assigned; May be required to conduct assessments in jails and institutions; Responsible for answering verbal and written inquiries from prospective clients requesting program information; Coordinate transportation of new clients from various jail facilities to the agency; Preparation of necessary correspondence to referral sources regarding assessment outcome; Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform any other duties as assigned. QualificationsEssential Qualifications: Certifications/Licenses: Possess or able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health and/or substance use counseling; or an Associates degree with a behavioral health major and/or substance use counseling or working towards a degree with comparable years of qualifying experience  High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of college-level education is required. Experience and Competencies:  Two (2) years of experience in providing direct counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is preferred; Intake and assessment experience is preferred; Bilingual is preferred; Knowledge of the criminal justice system; Must have knowledge of the ASAM Assessment system, 1 year experience preferred; Excellent communication skills; Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion; Ability to work well in a team environment; Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality; Professional appearance and demeanor; Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required; CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.Â
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