Credentialed Recovery Counselor

Newport Academy; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Academy is seeking a Credentialed or Credential Eligible Recovery Counselor to work with adolescents facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. This role requires facilitating group and individual sessions while maintaining a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and must hold a certification as a CADC or LADAC in California. Responsibilities include evaluating client behavior, assisting in crises, and collaborating with treatment teams. Join us to make a difference in adolescent recovery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working with adolescents and young adults with substance abuse and mental health issues.
• Must have received criminal clearance from the State of California.
• Must have current TB test, health screening, first aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual sessions as assigned by the Clinical Director.
• Monitor and evaluate behavior and assess improvement in treatment goals.
• Maintain personal interaction with clients and assist in immediate problem solving.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Credential or license as a CADC or LADAC

Job description

Job Description

Looking for Credentialed or Credential Eligible Recovery Counselor to work with adolescents struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues in a residential setting. Applicant must have certificate from California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors or be credential eligible or license eligible. Must have a passion for working with adolescents!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate group sessions as assigned by the Clinical Director
• Facilitate individual sessions as assigned by the Clinical Director
• Consistently monitor and evaluate behavior and assess degrees of improvement in behavior and treatment goals
• Maintain personal interaction with clients and assist in immediate problem solving during crisis situations
• Ability to maintain healthy boundaries, set limits and manage clients in various therapeutic settings
• Enforce the rules and regulations of Newport Academy including executing behavioral/recovery contracts as needed
• With written consent, facilitate communication with outside consultants and concerned parties acting as a treatment team liaison on a weekly basis or as needed
• Attend all treatment planning meetings and utilize feedback from treatment team in the treatment of the client
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled
• Ongoing review and development of group treatment curriculum including content, process, and structure
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director
• Demonstrate skill sets in conducting goal-oriented recovery groups
• Demonstrate skills in conducting groups oriented to social skills, identification of triggers and high risk relapse situations, social pressures to use, motivation for recovery, and in development of adolescent personal recovery plans

Qualifications

• Must have credential or license or be credential-eligible or license-eligible as a CADC or LADAC in the State of California.
• 2+ years’ experience working with adolescents and young adults with substance abuse and mental health issues and have personal familiarity with the 12-Step Model of Recovery.
• Must have received criminal clearance from the State of California.
• Must have current TB test, health screening, first aid and CPR certification.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in basic computer skills and with relevant software used at Newport
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Must be able to present a positive working environment
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people in a positive manner