Recovery-Focused Counselor I | Evidence-Based Care

Behavioral Health Services; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K plan

Paid holidays

Floating holiday

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services in Pomona, CA seeks a Counselor I to deliver treatment and recovery services under supervision. You will conduct screenings, develop care plans, and provide evidence-based therapies to clients in both group and individual settings.

The role requires documenting progress, coordinating with medical and social services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. A California driver’s license and AB 2473 continuing education are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.
• Obtain NPI number, EMR system enrollment within 30 days of employment.
• Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal or company vehicle on BHS business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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.
• Coordinate with medical providers, social services, and other community resources.
• Monitor client progress and maintain accurate treatment records and progress notes.

Skills

Core SUD competencies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in state-recognized SUD counselor certification program

Six months of substance use experience

80 hours continuing education (AB 2473)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic timekeeping system

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Behavioral Health Services in Pomona, CA seeks a Counselor I to deliver treatment and recovery services under supervision. You will conduct screenings, develop care plans, and provide evidence-based therapies to clients in both group and individual settings.

The role requires documenting progress, coordinating with medical and social services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. A California driver’s license and AB 2473 continuing education are preferred qualifications.