Substance Abuse Counselor

4 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States County of Los Angeles, CA Full time
Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Summary:

The County of Los Angeles, CA is seeking a highly skilled Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will work with individuals experiencing homelessness, providing counseling and support to help them overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct interviews with clients to obtain family, social, medical, work, and mental health histories.
  • Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment or therapy approaches for patients/clients, family members, and significant others in all phases of comprehensive substance abuse and/or mental health treatment programs.
  • Counsel patients/clients to prevent relapses by assisting them in recognizing causative factors of substance abuse/mental illness and in developing appropriate coping behaviors.
  • Counsel patients/clients regarding community resources or treatment services available to help prevent or cope with relapses.
  • Assist senior-level counselors in complex areas of social and psychological adjustment counseling.
  • Maintain a close system of follow-up for previously discharged persons by means of personal visits, telephone calls, and other means of communication; complete records on follow-up activities.
  • Participate in educational activities in formal academic settings and in treatment or rehabilitation centers to improve knowledge of substance abuse and mental health-related areas.
  • Develop and promote interest in the substance abuse and/or mental health fields by speaking before community groups or coordinating speakers or resource persons.
  • Monitor and document client/patient progress in substance abuse/mental health recovery.
  • Assist in the supervision of aids or trainees and in the recruitment, selection, and training of such program staff members, as needed.
  • Assist with on-call duties, as needed.

Requirements:

  • One 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.

Working Conditions:

This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your online application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure that your application is complete and accurate, as incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The County of Los Angeles is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Accommodation:

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator.

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