Primary Counselor

Community Care Center; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Center in Duarte, CA is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide general counseling, group therapy and casework services to assigned clients and their families. The position reports to the Program Manager and Program Director.

Substance Abuse Counselor desired certification. The role requires a background in psychology, a strong interest in helping individuals with co-occurring disorders, and a willingness to participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field is strongly preferred.
• 2 years' experience working with the mentally ill and co-occurring population—degree may be substituted for hands on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general counseling, group therapy and casework services to assigned clients and their families.
• Report to Program Manager and Program Director.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Collect data to complete ABC forms and related documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly progress reports for clients on caseload.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Community Care Center is a 161- bed behavioral center located in the heart of Duarte; Ca. located conveniently off the 210 freeway.

Location:
2335 Mountain Ave., Duarte, CA 91010

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide general counseling, group therapy and casework services to assigned clients and their families. This position reports to: Program Manager, and Program Director. Substance Abuse Counselor desired certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Delegation of authority

• Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:

• Prompt all clients for groups/activities, totaling all attendance weekly.

• Collect all data necessary to complete ABC forms and related documentation.

• Provide timely and accurate daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly progress reports for clients on caseload.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.

• Directly responsible for the overall care of about 10 clients assigned as delegated.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field is strongly preferred.

• 2 years' experience working with the mentally ill and co-occurring population-degree may be substituted for hands on experience.

Working Conditions

• May encounter frequent interruptions

• May be involved with residents, family, and government agencies

• May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

• May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

• May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

• Working throughout the nursing areas

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

• Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels