PT Group Counselor: Substance Abuse & DV Education Evenings

Arizona Behavioral Counseling & Education; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Arizona Behavioral Counseling & Education is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Technician to conduct screenings and facilitate counseling sessions. Responsibilities include providing substance abuse education and monitoring client progress under supervision. Candidates should have a degree or relevant license in behavioral health and be at least 21 years of age.

This position offers flexible hours, typically starting from 4pm on weekdays and 8am on weekends, with a pay range of $18.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Counselor must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Requires a degree or relevant license in behavioral health or related fields.
• Must have experience in behavioral health, especially related to substance abuse and domestic violence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and counseling sessions.
• Complete individual treatment plans and document client interactions.
• Monitor client progress and write reports.
• Facilitate education classes and telehealth groups.

Skills

Screening clients

Counseling

Education classes

Substance abuse knowledge

Domestic violence issues

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Master's degree in behavioral health

License from AZ Board of Behavioral Health

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Counseling facilitators for Arizona Behavioral Counseling are responsible for conducting screenings, individual and/or group counseling sessions, and education classes, for clients enrolled in programs offered by Arizona Behavioral Counseling. Counseling facilitators for treatment programs are required to complete intake sessions, write individual treatment plans, document all client contact, monitor, and evaluate client progress and write progress reports and discharge summaries. Counseling facilitators will conduct these responsibilities under the direction of the quality assurance team, a clinical supervisor, and the Director.

Qualifications.

1. Is at least 21 years of age.

2. Holds a CPR card and First Aid card no older than 2 years. As an employee of ABC you are required to maintain certification of both CPR and First Aid throughout employment.

3. Holds a License from the AZ Board of Behavioral Health; or have a Master’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree, either of which are in a behavioral health field. Or, have a High School degree / equivalent degree with course work in behavioral health experience classes with at least 2 years of behavioral health experience.

4. Has the skills and knowledge necessary to screen or counsel clients with issues including substance abuse, anger and/or domestic violence.

5. Completes 20 hours of training, 8 hours which are domestic violence-related, for the calendar year. It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain current on annual trainings.

6. Has training in DUI laws and DUI treatment standards and chemical dependency. Provisional requirement: if you are providing DV services you must have 6-month prior experience working with offenders.

Counseling facilitators for Arizona Behavioral Counseling are responsible for conducting screenings, individual and/or group counseling sessions, and education classes, for clients enrolled in programs offered by Arizona Behavioral Counseling. Counseling facilitators for treatment programs are required to complete intake sessions, write individual treatment plans, document all client contact, monitor, and evaluate client progress and write progress reports and discharge summaries. Counseling facilitators will conduct these responsibilities under the direction of the quality assurance team, a clinical supervisor, and the Director.

Qualifications.

A Counseling facilitator:

1. Is at least 21 years of age.

2. Holds a CPR card and First Aid card no older than 2 years. As an employee of ABC you are required to maintain certification of both CPR and First Aid throughout employment.

3. Holds a License from the AZ Board of Behavioral Health; or have a Master’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree, either of which are in a behavioral health field. Or, have a High School degree / equivalent degree with course work in behavioral health experience classes with at least 2 years of behavioral health experience.

4. Has the skills and knowledge necessary to screen or counsel clients with issues including substance abuse, anger and/or domestic violence.

5. Completes 20 hours of training, 8 hours which are domestic violence-related, for the calendar year. It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain current on annual trainings.

6. Has training in DUI laws and DUI treatment standards and chemical dependency. Provisional requirement: if you are providing DV services you must have 6-month prior experience working with offenders.

Part Time Behavioral Health Technician (Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Tempe, Chandler Locations)


Part Time Available (10 or less hours per week on average)




Looking for a Counselor to facilitate Substance Abuse Education/Treatment and Domestic Violence Offender evening and weekend telehealth groups.


Typical start time: 4pm on weekdays and 8am weekends


Typical end time: 9pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends


Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour


Job location: Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Tempe Locations


Minimum Experience: Experienced preferred