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The Mental Health Peer Advocate

6429 - Substance Abuse Counselor I/II

The Mental Health Peer Advocate, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


POSITION:

6429 - Substance Abuse Counselor I/II

(Full Time Regular)LOCATION:

Redgate Memorial Recovery Center – Long Beach, CADUTIES:

The Counselor I/II works as a member of the treatment team, coordinating program services, and maintaining the well-being of clients and the integrity of the program.QUALIFICATIONS:

Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position:

Counselor I:- High school diploma or equivalency.- Registered and enrolled in a state-recognized chemical dependency counselor certification program or progress towards AOD, with six months substance abuse experience or Bachelor’s and registered with state or nationwide approved credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP, CADTP).

Counselor II:- High school diploma or equivalency.- Required current certification number issued from a statewide or nationwide credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP, CADTP) received upon completion of passing the California Certification exam.- Two years supervised experience working in substance abuse and/or a related field.

Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.Vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties.Able to sit at a desk, use a keyboard, write, and physically perform other job duties.Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment.

Recovering individuals must have a minimum of two years clean, sober, and abstinent to be considered for employment.

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