Senior Counselor III - Lead Teams & Crisis Response

American Indian Changing Spirits; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

American Indian Changing Spirits in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Counselor III to join the treatment team. You will support client well-being, maintain program integrity, and work swing shift on a full-time basis.

The role requires knowledge of dependency treatment, ability to document client progress, and adherence to ethical and professional standards, with bilingual abilities possibly required. A valid CA driver’s license may be needed for some assignments.

Qualifications

• Completion of a state-recognized chemical dependency counselor certification or a related license.
• Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on AICS business.
• Bilingual abilities may be required for specific positions.
• Certification/licensure must be maintained for employment.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and 12-Step/recovery resources in the community.
• Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress and participation in treatment.
• Ability to write clear statements summarizing client progress and treatment plans, including letters to referral agencies.
• Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
• Recognize personal issues that impact job performance and interactions with clients.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
• Prepare for and facilitate specialty groups.
• Knowledge of referrals and the 12-Step model (AA, CA, NA, Alanon).
• Communicate clearly with clients, staff, peers, supervisors and external resources.
• Understand computer operations; Windows and MS Word; adapt to Caminar.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Record-keeping

Communication

Ethical conduct

Education

Chemical dependency counselor certification

Related license (MFT/LCSW/psychologist)

Tools

Caminar information system

MS Word

Windows

Job description

American Indian Changing Spirits in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Counselor III to join the treatment team. You will support client well-being, maintain program integrity, and work swing shift on a full-time basis.

The role requires knowledge of dependency treatment, ability to document client progress, and adherence to ethical and professional standards, with bilingual abilities possibly required. A valid CA driver’s license may be needed for some assignments.