Counselor I/ II/III

 Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Sick Time
• 2 weeks Paid Vacation Time
• Counselor Sign On & Retention Bonus

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities -Counselor I

• 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. 

• Courteously 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. 

• 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. 

• Courteously 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

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities- Counselor II 

• 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. 

• Apply working 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. 

• 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. 

• Occasionally provide transportation for clients including DPSS and other linkages. 

• 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. 

• Courteously 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. 

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities -Counselor III

• Provide coaching, consultation, training, or development of new or entry-level staff within their scope of practice. 

• 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. 

• Apply advanced working 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 and/or facilitate supervision, clinical meetings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.  

• Participate in a lead capacity in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and program planning. Contribute to agency quality assurance and improvement initiatives. 

• Maintain and model 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. 

• Courteously 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. 

Qualifications

Counselor I

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.

Counselor II

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalency. Certified by a state-recognized substance use counselor certification body, with at least 2 years of substance abuse experience. Maintain certification in good standing.  

Counselor III

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalency. Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred. AA degree plus related experience in lieu of degree. Certified by a state-recognized substance use counselor certification body, with at least 5 years of substance abuse experience. Maintain certification in good standing.