Supervising Counselor

About the Job

Person in this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administrative supervision of staff assigned to the program.
• Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program.
• Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the treatment case files to ensure compliance with program standards.
• Facilitate educational groups, family groups and assist clients of the program.
• Responsible for ensuring facility compliance with health, fire, safety and other regulatory standards.
• Mediate client issues that cannot be appropriately resolved at the program level.
• Ensure that the agency systems for collecting statistical data necessary for program evaluation, planning, justification and staff training are collected as required.
• Fill in for counselors during times they may be unavailable due to illness, training, etc..
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports as requested.
• Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested.
• Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested including acting as a liaison to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) when the Program Director is not available.
• Available to be call and program coverage as needed.
• Participate in daily shift exchange including documenting in facility log at the end of shifts and thoroughly reviewing log at the start of shifts.
• Perform the duties of any Counselor when needed.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience consisting of a minimum of one (1) year working in a substance abuse treatment program;
• One (1) year experience in supervision/management;
• Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser;
• Must be in possession of a valid California Driver's License and be eligible for West Care vehicle insurance;
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background screening and receive clearance from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; and
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; or
• Equivalent experience consisting of three (3) years of documented experience demonstrating a history of administrative responsibility in the area of substance abuse treatment/recovery for the criminal justice population.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; and
• Some outdoor activities may be required.

Physical Demands:

• The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, BUT exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.
• Occasional lifting of more than 10 pounds.
• Transportation of clients in company vehicle.
• Occasional risk of intensive physical activity with clients.
• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching are performed in the normal course of the position.

About the Company

Who We Are Since 1973, West Care has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.

THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.

Our Mission West Care  empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.

Where Do We Serve?

Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Palau What Do We Do?

We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include:

Mental Health & Wellness Treatment & Rehabilitation Criminal Justice Veteran Services Housing Opportunities Education & Prevention Domestic Violence Emergency Support