Counselor I
Company: Tarzana Treatment Center
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Title: Counselor IDepartment:Reports To: As assigned by
the Program DirectorPOSITION SUMMARYProvides individual counseling,
group facilitation and crisis intervention as part of a
multi-disciplinary team.SALARY RANGE 24.75 - $28.50 per hour DOEWe
offer a competitive benefits package:Medical InsuranceDental
InsuranceVision Care PlanLife InsurancePaid Holidays (12)Paid
Vacation TimeSick Time401(k) Retirement PlanCompetitive
wagesStability and career advancementContinuing Education
OpportunitiesCATEGORIES OF DUTIESALL PROGRAMS:Provides crisis
intervention on an as need 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
Counseling portion of BSAP/ASI within timeframe established by
program policy.Completes ASAM screening tool in SAGE EHRInitiates
Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works
closely with Case Manager and other members of the
Multi-disciplinary team to assure that all identified problems are
addressed.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 as assigned
utilizing 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 neededReview s all
patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides
assistance/feedback as needed.Attends in-service training and
educational workshopsHIV 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.EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma
or GEDRegistered counselors: Current enrollment in an academic
Addiction Studies ProgramRegistration or Certification with a DADP-
approved State level certification agency. Must be registered or
certified upon hire and no later than six (6) months from date of
employment.Two (2) years experience working with youthOne (1) year
continuous sobriety, if in recoveryOne (1) year experience in a
behavioral healthcare setting.LICENSES/CERTIFICATESRegistration or
Certification with a DADP-approved State level certification
agency. Must be registered or certified upon hire and no later than
six (6) months from date of employment.SETTINGTarzana Treatment
Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides
behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not
discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual
orientation and disability in its hiring practices.ADA
REQUIREMENTTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American
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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