Compassionate Certified SubstanceAbuse Counselor Needed!
BAARTservicesis dedicated to providing individualized treatment integrating pharmacotherapy, clinical counseling, recovery support and medical services.
BAART,addiction treatment programs deliver medically-supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings. As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we haveunlimited opportunities for those looking to make a difference. AtBAART,we believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it. We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do.
MUST be Certified by the state of California
Title:Full TimeSubstance Abuse Counselor
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Schedule:M-F 5:30am – 1:30pm
Primary Job Function:
Substance abuse counselorwill be in charge with assisting patients throughmedically assistingtreatmentsand offering techniques for handlingopioidaddiction.Counselorconductsindividual sessions andgroupsessionsto assist withcrisis management and coping strategies.Counselor will evaluate patients progress during counseling andcollaborate with doctors, nurses andother counselorsto assist the patients achieving overall outcome.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
- ASAM placement assessment
- Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
- Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
- Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
- Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications | Education | Certifications:
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population
- Candidate must be currently CERTIFIED in the State of California with an established certifying agency and minimum of 1 year counseling experience
- Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen
COVID-19 considerations:
Everyone will be asked to be in compliance with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County and City.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
- Generous paid time off and paidholidays
- Free CEUs offered
- Excellent growth and development opportunitiesthrough our counselor career path
- Rewardingopportunity with the ability to impact individualslife
- Birthday PTO & Paid 1 hour lunch
What to expect from us:
BAARTa progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.
BAARTis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veterans status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
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