Counselor

1 month ago

Santa Cruz, United States Janus of Santa Cruz Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:


We believe the role would place you in a highly energized environment where you would be inspired to share your years of experience along with providing extraordinary support for the team and community. So we commit to hiring top talent and cultivating a culture based on merit. That commitment reflects our belief in the importance of a culture in which everyone is welcomed, everyone is accepted, and everyone is valued.


Founded in 1976, Janus is a non-profit dedicated to its mission: to provide supportive, hope-inspiring and successful substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services in a professional and compassionate environment while assisting individuals and families on their journey toward wellness and recovery. At Janus, our clients’ well-being is exceptionally meaningful to us, and it is that environment that inspires everything we do. Visit us at www.janussc.org


Key Qualifications

  • Managing all aspects of a case from date of entry to date of discharge.
  • Evaluating patients' physical and mental behaviors.
  • Developing appropriate treatment and recovery plans.
  • Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Monitoring patients over time to access treatment progress.
  • Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and departments of correction.
  • Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery.
  • Assisting primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated substance abuse counselor to help provide direction and support for our patients. In this role, you will be responsible for developing treatment and recovery plans, and identifying behaviors that impede rehabilitation. You may also be required to facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.

To ensure success, substance abuse counselors should be familiar with the latest treatment methods and collaborate with other mental health care specialists. Top-notch candidates have excellent clinical knowledge and demonstrable counseling experience.

Pay & Benefits

At Janus, base salary is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $27.50 and $33.50 per hour and your base pay will be considered on your job-related skills, training, qualifications, experience, and relevant education.


You’ll also receive access to benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage,12 paid holidays, retirement benefits, no cost mental health counseling services, and 12 paid sick days per year


Janus of Santa Cruz maintains and promotes a working environment free from discrimination and harassment; and provides all current and prospective employees with equal opportunity in employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, sex, gender identity, physical characteristics, marital status, age, sexual orientation, organizational affiliation, veteran status, or past justice related situations

Requirements:


Education & Experience

  • Associate degree in chemical dependency counseling, or a bachelor's degree with coursework in chemical dependency.
  • Master's degree in counseling preferred.
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or similar.
  • Previous experience with the treatment of substance abuse disorders.
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems like AVATAR would be advantageous.
  • Experience with co-occurring health and mental health problems.
  • Application of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services’ (SAMHSA) best practice indicators.
  • In-depth knowledge of drug and alcohol testing to monitor treatment plans and medical instructions.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature.
  • Bilingual - Spanish strongly preferred

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