Substance Use Counselor I-III: Treatment & Recovery Impact

Bhs Inc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking an experienced Counselor I for the Flossie Lewis Center in Long Beach, CA. This full-time role focuses on providing treatment and recovery services, documenting progress, and coordinating with a treatment team.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices and ethical care within regulatory standards. Responsibilities include screening, care planning, delivering CBT/MI/DBT services, relapse prevention, and discharge planning, plus collaboration with medical and social

Qualifications

• 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.
• Develop general knowledge of evidence-based practices, medications for addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders, community resources, self-help support, and treatment philosophies.
• Coordinate with medical providers, social services, and other community resources.
• Monitor client progress and maintain accurate and timely treatment records and progress notes.
• Perform toxicology testing, take and record vitals as needed; chart relevant information.

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 to assigned caseload (CBT, MI, DBT, Seeking Safety).
• Support clients with relapse prevention, life and coping skills, discharge and aftercare planning.
• Coordinate with medical providers, social services, and community resources.
• Monitor client progress and document treatment records and progress notes.
• Assist with safety, crisis response, and emergency procedures as required.
• Attend supervision, clinical meetings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.

Skills

Substance use screening

Care planning

Evidence-based practices

Relapse prevention

Client support & counseling

Crisis management

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic timekeeping system

Electronic learning management system

Job description

Paycom - ATS is seeking an experienced Counselor I for the Flossie Lewis Center in Long Beach, CA. This full-time role focuses on providing treatment and recovery services, documenting progress, and coordinating with a treatment team.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices and ethical care within regulatory standards. Responsibilities include screening, care planning, delivering CBT/MI/DBT services, relapse prevention, and discharge planning, plus collaboration with medical and social