Counselor AOD II Certified MC

3 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Volunteers of America Los Angeles Full time
Job Description

About Us:

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. Our mission is to provide a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities, including Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

Job Summary and Purpose:

The Counselor AOD II - MC is responsible for providing alcohol and drug treatment services to clients and their families, engaging in treatment plan processes with therapists and case managers, and maintaining ongoing clinical documentation to support whole-person care for clients. This position reports to the Program Manager and the Clinical Director, who will supervise duties and job performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • As part of a multi-disciplinary Case Management team, performs primary alcohol and drug counseling functions, including screening, assessment, and intake.
  • Provides one-on-one mentoring and support to clients, teaching them independent living and problem-solving skills, and exposing them to healthy lifestyle activities designed to alter former lifestyles, attitudes, images, and negative behavioral patterns.
  • Acts as an advocate for clients before outside social service and legal organizations.

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment, and education verifications.

Education:

  • Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification by an approved accrediting organization (CCAPP, CADTP, or CADEE).

Experience:

  • A minimum of three years' experience in the provision of SUD treatment services working with the target population.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong crisis management skills.
  • Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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