About this opportunity
GovernmentJobs.com lists this SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Substance Abuse Counselor
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Substance Abuse Counselor vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Substance Abuse Counselor.
Positions allocable to this journey-level class typically receive general supervision from a higher-level supervisor such as a senior-level substance use disorder or mental health counselor, clinician, psychiatrist, or psychologist and participate in interdisciplinary programs. Incumbents provide a variety of substance use disorder and/or mental health prevention, brief intervention, treatment and recovery services, such as patient/client screenings/assessments, development of recovery and treatment plans, case management, and individual and group counseling/education.
Incumbents must have demonstrated knowledge of basic counseling and substance use service principles, practices and techniques. Incumbents are typically assigned to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, prevention and treatment programs, assessment and referral centers, and/or detention/correctional facilities.
Minimum requirements: One (1) year of experience in a substance abuse program with experience providing physical assessment of patients, counseling of individuals, families and groups, and documentation. Or one (1) year of training at the level of Substance Abuse Counselor Aid* in a substance abuse counselor training program. Or completion of 60 semester units or equivalent quarter units in an accredited college or university** with specialization in substance abuse counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, or human services. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Active and unrestricted certification as a substance abuse counselor by one of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation organizations recognized by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is desirable.
Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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