Counselor AOD II Certified MC
Company: Voala
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
VOALAHelping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life
StoriesVolunteers of America is a non-profit human services
organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening
families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of
social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start
programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services,
homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and
alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.JOB SUMMARY AND
PURPOSEThe Counselor AOD II - MC is responsible for the provision
of alcohol and drug treatment services to clients and their
families, engaging in treatment plan process with therapist and
case manager and ongoing clinical documentation to support the
whole person care of the client. This position reports to the
Program Manager and the Clinical Director, who will supervise the
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.
- 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.REQUIREMENTS:
- 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:
- Demonstrated ability with EHR.
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Keywords: Voala, South Gate , Counselor AOD II Certified MC, Other , Los Angeles, California
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