Counselor I​/II​/III

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Flossie Lewis Center - Long Beach, CA

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $24.00 - $31.97

Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Statement of Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director/Supervisor, the Counselor I provides treatment and recovery services to participating clients, monitors, documents, and supports client treatment progress, maintains ethical and evidence-based care, and participates in treatment team activities.

• 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 (e.g., daily activities, service entries, intake and discharge documentation, etc.).
• Perform toxicology testing, take and record vitals as needed; chart relevant information.
• For Counselors assigned to residential programs, make rounds every 30 minutes for 72 hours on withdrawal management clients, document and record withdrawal symptoms.
• For Counselors assigned to residential programs, observe and document client self- administration of medications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including but not limited to DMH, DHCS, SAPC, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CARF, etc.
• Assist clients with benefits, housing, vocational, and community reintegration needs.
• Respond to behavioral crises, medical emergencies, suicidal ideation, overdose including administration of anti-overdose medications as needed, or acute intoxication safely, within scope of practice.
• Occasionally provide transportation for clients including DPSS and other linkages.
• Report and record any changes observed in client condition or behavior, including unusual incidents. Identify, report, and assist with the management of emergencies.
• Participate in safety programming to promote client and staff safety. Maintain health and safety standards of facility.
• Attend supervision, clinical meetings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and program planning.
• Contribute to agency quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional boundaries and standards. Treat clients with respect, care, and concern. Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times.
• Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; perform job duties accordingly. Represent BHS well in all contacts.
• Courtly answer phones, appropriately directing calls and taking messages. Facilitate client external communication as approved by supervisor.
• Attend meetings and trainings and participate in committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to complete the above major tasks, duties and responsibilities
• Ability to demonstrate, apply evidence-based practices, and demonstrate evaluation, care coordination, and treatment skills
• If assigned to a SUD program, the ability to demonstrate knowledge and practice of 12 core competencies for SUD counselors and/or the BBS scope of practice, mandated core education, and clinical standards.
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