Volunteers of America Los Angeles · 2 days ago
Counselor AOD II Certified MC
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26.44/hr - $27.83/hr
3+ years expVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. The Counselor AOD II - MC is responsible for providing alcohol and drug treatment services to clients and their families, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
Non ProfitSocial
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
Teaches clients independent living and problem-solving skills – develop, plan and initiate methods of exposing clients to healthy lifestyle activities designed to alter former lifestyles, attitudes, images and other negative behavioral patterns
Acts as advocate for client before outside social service and legal organizations
Collaborate with Case Manager and therapist to ensure that critical linkages to support services meeting the medical, mental health, housing and education needs of the participant are consistently and effectively delivered
As part of the Case Management Team, conducts crisis intervention
Leads or coordinates group, individual, and educational sessions
Coordinates treatment services with members of the multidisciplinary Case Management team
Conducts discharge and transition planning; drafts discharge summary
Meets regularly with supervisor and multidisciplinary Case Management Team to ensure the implementation of prescribed treatment protocol, the success of the client in the execution of the treatment/case plan
Attend and participate in scheduled supervision meetings with assigned supervisor
Attend and participate in shift exchange meetings, case conferences, staff meetings and other treatment team meetings in accordance with program needs
Ensures timely and accurate records are kept, both hard (paper) copy and electronic health records. These records shall document all treatments and client progress, including records of client self-administration of prescribed medication
The Counselor shall monitor Self-administration of medication, and shall monitor and collect drug screens as may be required
All record-keeping shall support client’s privacy rights under HIPAA, be in accord with State and Federal law, and SCADP policy and procedure
Prepare reports as required by funder
Adheres to professional standards of care and conduct, as set forth by licensure/certification and SCADP policy, including ongoing professional education and organizational training sessions as may be required
Transports program participants to scheduled appointments, events and meetings as may be required and as assigned
Assist with program and outreach events as may be required
Participates in coverage of telephone hotline, pursuant to organization training and procedure
Other duties as may be required to support VOALA mission and goals
SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT: Perform client screening, intake, orientation, and assessment functions necessary to complete admission to the residential program, and screen for continuing stay criteria based on ASAM Criteria
TREATMENT AND COUNSELLING:
COORDINATION WITHIN TEAM: Respond to client crises and emergencies as needed Coordinates treatment services with members of the multidisciplinary CaseManagement team
Conducts discharge and transition planning; drafts discharge summary
RECORDKEEPING: Provides complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all treatment in Electronic Health Record system and client files, ensuring confidentiality as required by HIPAA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in routine clinical supervision with supervisor Attend staff meetings, case conferences, required training to ensure continuum and quality of care. Performs required professional education and program training
Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time
Qualification
Required
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification by an approved accrediting organization (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE)
A minimum of three years' experience in the provision of SUD treatment services working with the target population
Preferred
Strong crisis management skills
Conflict resolution & de-escalation skills
Demonstrated ability with EHR
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
Company
Volunteers of America Los Angeles
VOALA is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jordan Vasquez
People Operations Business Partner
Vanessa Brown
People Relations Partner Specialist
Recent News
2022-06-14
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