Counselor

$71,760 - $102,960/Yr

Tarzana Treatment Center - Lancaster, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lancaster, CA

Hospitals

About the position

The Counselor at Tarzana Treatment Center provides individual counseling, group facilitation, and crisis intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This role is essential in supporting patients through their recovery journey, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans are developed and implemented effectively. The position offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis.
• Attends weekly individual and group supervision.
• Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
• Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
• Completes/Reviews/Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy.
• Initiates Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works closely with Case Manager and other members of the Multi-disciplinary team to assure that all identified problems are addressed.
• Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy.
• Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy.
• Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient's Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County and Agency standards.
• Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to program schedule.
• Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed.
• Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed.
• Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.
• Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results.
• Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.
• Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients.

Requirements

• ACSW or equivalent credentials
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 1 year of experience in discharge planning
• Licensed Psychologist or AMFT certification

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in behavioral healthcare settings
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria
• Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques

Benefits

• Paid holidays (12)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Continuing Education Opportunities