Chemical Dependency Counselor: Healing Lives, Driving Growth

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Employee discount

Job summary

Aurora Charter Oak Hospital in Covina, CA is seeking a CD Counselor to deliver compassionate care to patients with substance use disorders. You will assess, educate, and support individuals while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting patient groups, guiding treatment plans, and documenting progress.

Certification by California DHCS (CADC/SUDCC/CATC) is required, plus current BLS. E-Verify participation is noted.

Qualifications

• Communication, individual and group therapy skills.
• Knowledge of substance abuse dynamics and treatment modalities.
• Therapeutic support skills and confrontation with chemical dependency patients.
• Treatment planning and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ stage and extent of chemical use.
• Conduct didactic and other appropriate patient groups.
• Guide patients in meeting treatment goals.
• Develop and implements a plan of treatment with the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Group therapy

Treatment planning

Education

CADC/SUDCC/CATC certification

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Aurora Charter Oak Hospital in Covina, CA is seeking a CD Counselor to deliver compassionate care to patients with substance use disorders. You will assess, educate, and support individuals while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting patient groups, guiding treatment plans, and documenting progress.

Certification by California DHCS (CADC/SUDCC/CATC) is required, plus current BLS. E-Verify participation is noted.