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Salary Range $21.64 - $24.52 Hourly
nPosition Type Full Time
nEducation Level 4 Year Degree
nCategory Professional Services
nDescription
nPOSITION SUMMARY:
nCounselors are responsible for delivering individual, group, and family counseling services to clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Core responsibilities include completing required clinical documentation such as psychosocial assessments, Individual Treatment/Service Plans (ITP/ISP), progress notes, and monthly reviews. Counselors actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, monitor client progress throughout care, and contribute to discharge planning to ensure continuity of services. They provide crisis assessment, intervention, and de-escalation to promote client and staff safety, while guiding peers to ensure consistent and appropriate responses to critical situations. Counselors develop and implement approved curricula to support group and individual counseling sessions, utilizing evidence-based practices tailored to client needs.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
nnnProvide individual, group, and family counseling to address substance use, co-occurring disorders, and mental health concerns.
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nnConduct thorough client screenings and assessments; develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on each client’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
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nnUtilize evidence-based counseling and psychotherapy approaches to evaluate and treat emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and affective conditions.
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nnDeliver services via secure distance-based platforms when appropriate, ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
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nnAssess client needs and determine appropriate modalities of care, including crisis intervention, referrals, and coordination with ancillary services (e.g., family support groups, continuing care, medical services).
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nnConduct intake interviews and determine program eligibility and appropriateness for services or referral to external providers.
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nnProvide crisis intervention, following WestCare policies and procedures, and take immediate action as needed to ensure client safety.
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nnReport unusual incidents, safety concerns, or compliance issues to the Residential Clinical Coordinator, Program Director, Regional Vice President, or regulatory agency as appropriate.
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nnMonitor, evaluate, and document client behavior, progress, and participation throughout treatment.
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nnMaintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessments, and reports in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
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nnFollow all WestCare policies, procedures, and professional standards of practice.
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nnParticipate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, counselor meetings, and discharge planning discussions to support continuity of care.
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nnEducate clients and families about recovery resources, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
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nnSupport aftercare planning by assisting clients in identifying community resources and ongoing recovery supports.
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nnEnsure regular and consistent attendance to maintain continuity of client care.
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nnPromote and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
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nnPerform other duties as assigned to support program and client needs.
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n nQualifications
nESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
nnnDemonstrated commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards in working with clients, colleagues, and the community.
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nnAbility to maintain professional boundaries and avoid all dual relationships with clients (including personal, financial, business, social, or sexual relationships).
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nnStrong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative.
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nnCapacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment.
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nnKnowledge of and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to substance abuse and mental health treatment.
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nnDuring your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
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nnExperience providing counseling to adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders preferred.
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nnFamiliarity with evidence-based practices and treatment modalities for substance abuse and mental health counseling preferred.
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nnBilingual proficiency to support a diverse client population preferred.
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n nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
nnnMinimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or related human services field.
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nn2+ years of experience in a similar setting, with experience in group and individual counseling.
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n nLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
nnCAP preferred.
n nWORKING CONDITIONS:
nnnIndoor and outdoor settings.
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nnGroup and/or individual counseling sessions.
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nnDirect contact with clients of all ages and levels of functioning.
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nnFast paced environment.
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nnPotential for high noise level at times.
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nnA minimum of 40 hours per week is required; however, there may be times when more than 40 hours a week is expected to complete job tasks. Regular attendance is required.
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n nWestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.
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