Recovery Counselor & Life Skills Facilitator

Union Rescue Mission; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Rescue Mission in the Los Angeles area seeks a Recovery Counselor to provide recovery support and program management for CLDP Guests at Angeles House. You’ll work closely with the CLDP Leadership Team and staff to ensure core values and principles are implemented, guiding individuals toward recovery and growth.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, collaboration with partners, and strong documentation.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, or social work OR CADC, CADTP, CCAPP certifications.
• Master’s degree in psychology or related field, a plus.
• 2+ years progressively responsible, related experience (social services, community relations).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, and lead recovery and life skills classes for CLDP guests.
• Conduct individual counseling and case management and facilitate process groups.
• Create Individualized Service Plans (ISP’s) for assigned CLDP caseload.
• Maintain timely, thorough documentation of case notes and outcome execution in Mission Tracker.
• Collaborate with staff, clients and community partners for program case planning and implementation.
• Implement crisis intervention and decision making that impacts the overall functioning of the program.
• Serve as liaison for professional services provided for CLDP, as needed.
• Provide leadership in critical incidents and implementation of policy and procedure.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and community partners.

Skills

Trauma knowledge

De-escalation

Counseling

Leadership

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, or social work

CADC/CADTP/CCAPP certifications

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Union Rescue Mission in the Los Angeles area seeks a Recovery Counselor to provide recovery support and program management for CLDP Guests at Angeles House. You’ll work closely with the CLDP Leadership Team and staff to ensure core values and principles are implemented, guiding individuals toward recovery and growth.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, collaboration with partners, and strong documentation.