Counselor I/ II

Behavioral Health Services California; Pomona (CA); Híbrido; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Plan

Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday

Paid Sick Time

2 weeks paid vacation

Sign-On & Retention Bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Behavioral Health Services California is seeking qualified counselors to conduct screening, create individualized care plans, and deliver evidence-based therapies (CBT, MI, DBT, Seeking Safety) to clients. Responsibilities include relapse prevention, care coordination with medical and community resources, and safety-focused crisis response.

Positions require a high school diploma and state certification or enrollment in a recognized certification program, with AB 2473 CE hours where applicable.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalency; enrolled in a state-recognized counselor certification program with 80 hours CE where applicable.
• Registered and/or enrolled in a state-recognized substance use counselor certification program; AB 2473 CE requirements.
• Counselor II requires 2+ years of substance abuse experience and active certification.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive substance use screening, care planning, and treatment activities.
• Develop individualized care plans with clients and treatment team.
• Provide evidence-based services (CBT, MI, DBT, Seeking Safety) to caseload.
• Relapse prevention, discharge/aftercare planning, and recovery support.
• Coordinate with medical providers and community resources.
• Monitor progress and maintain treatment records and progress notes.
• Respond to crises and emergencies; promote client/staff safety.

Conocimientos

Screening skills

Care planning

Relapse prevention

Crisis support

Educación

High school diploma

Counselor certification program

AB 2473 continuing education 80 hours

Descripción del empleo

Benefits:Health, Vision, and Dental InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program401K PlanPaid Holidays plus 1 Floating HolidayPaid Sick Time2 weeks Paid Vacation TimeCounselor Sign On & Retention BonusMajor Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities - Counselor IConduct comprehensive substance use screening, care planning, and treatment activities.Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and treatment team.Provide evidence-based services (e.g., CBT, MI, DBT, Seeking Safety) to assigned group and/or individual caseload.Support clients with relapse prevention, life and coping skills, discharge and aftercare planning, and recovery support.Develop general knowledge of evidence-based practices, medications for addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders, community resources, self-help support, and treatment philosophies.Coordinate with medical providers, social services, and other community resources.Monitor client progress and maintain accurate and timely treatment records and progress notes (e.g., daily activities, service entries, intake and discharge documentation, etc.).Perform toxicology testing, take and record vitals as needed; chart relevant information.For Counselors assigned to residential programs, make rounds every 30 minutes for 72 hours on withdrawal management clients, document and record withdrawal symptoms.For Counselors assigned to residential programs, observe and document client self- administration of medications.Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including but not limited to DMH, DHCS, SAPC, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CARF, etc.Assist clients with benefits, housing, vocational, and community reintegration needs.Respond to behavioral crises, medical emergencies, suicidal ideation, overdose including administration of anti-overdose medications as needed, or acute intoxication safely, within scope of practice.Occasionally provide transportation for clients including DPSS and other linkages.Report and record any changes observed in client condition or behavior, including unusual incidents. Identify, report, and assist with the management of emergencies.Participate in safety programming to promote client and staff safety. Maintain health and safety standards of facility.Attend supervision, clinical meetings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and program planning.Contribute to agency quality assurance and improvement initiatives.Maintain professional boundaries and standards. Treat clients with respect, care, and concern. Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times.Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; perform job duties accordingly. Represent BHS well in all contacts.Courteously answer phones, appropriately directing calls and taking messages. Facilitate client external communication as approved by supervisor.Attend meetings and trainings and participate in committees as assigned.Other duties as assigned.Report and record any changes observed in client condition or behavior, including unusual incidents. Identify, report, and assist with the management of emergencies.Participate in safety programming to promote client and staff safety. Maintain health and safety standards of facility.Attend supervision, clinical meetings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and program planning.Contribute to agency quality assurance and improvement initiatives.Maintain professional boundaries and standards. Treat clients with respect, care, and concern. Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times.Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; perform job duties accordingly. Represent BHS well in all contacts.Courteously answer phones, appropriately directing calls and taking messages. Facilitate client external communication as approved by supervisor.Attend meetings and trainings and participate in committees as assigned.Other duties as assignedMajor Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities- Counselor IIConduct comprehensive substance use screening, care planning, and treatment activities.Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and treatment team.Provide evidence-based services (e.g., CBT, MI, DBT, Seeking Safety) to assigned group and/or individual caseload.Support clients with relapse prevention, life and coping skills, discharge and aftercare planning, and recovery support.Apply working knowledge of evidence-based practices, medications for addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders, community resources, self-help support, and treatment philosophies.Coordinate with medical providers, social services, and other community resourcesMonitor client progress and maintain accurate and timely treatment records and progress notes (e.g., daily activities, service entries, intake and discharge documentation, etc.)Perform toxicology testing, take and record vitals as needed, chart relevant informationFor Counselors assigned to residential programs, make rounds every 30 minutes for 72 hours on withdrawal management clients, document and record withdrawal symptoms.For Counselors assigned to residential programs, observe and document client self- administration of medications.Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including but not limited to DMH, DHCS, SAPC, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CARF, etc.Assist clients with benefits, housing, vocational, and community reintegration needsRespond to behavioral crises, medical emergencies, suicidal ideation, overdose including administration of anti-overdose medications as needed, or acute intoxication safely, within scope of practice.Report and record any changes observed in client condition or behavior, including unusual incidents. Identify, report and assist with the management of emergencies.Participate in safety programming to promote client and staff safety. Maintain health and safety standards of facility.Occasionally provide transportation for clients including DPSS and other linkages.Attend supervision, clinical meetings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and program planning.Contribute to agency quality assurance and improvement initiatives.Maintain professional boundaries and standards. Treat clients with respect, care, and concern. Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times.Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; perform job duties accordingly. Represent BHS well in all contacts.Courteously answer phones, appropriately directing calls and taking messages. Facilitate client external communication as approved by supervisor.Attend meetings and trainings and participate in committees as assigned.Other duties as assigned.Counselor IMinimum of high school diploma or equivalency. Registered and/or enrolled in a state-recognized substance use counselor certification program, with six months of substance abuse experience, with completion of required 80 hours of continuing education in accordance with AB 2473 when applicable. Maintain registration in good standing.Counselor IIMinimum of high school diploma or equivalency. Certified by a state-recognized substance use counselor certification body, with at least 2 years of substance abuse experience. Maintain certification in good standing.