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Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.

Counselor I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc., California, Missouri, United States, 65018


Career Opportunities with Tarzana Treatment CentersA great place to work.Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Reports To:

as assigned by the Program DirectorPOSITION SUMMARYProvides individual counseling, group facilitation and crisis intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.SALARY RANGE:

$25.75 - $29.50 per hour DOEWe offer a competitive benefits package:Medical InsuranceVision Care PlanLife InsurancePaid Holidays (12)Paid Vacation TimeSick Time401(k) Retirement PlanCompetitive wagesStability and career advancementContinuing Education OpportunitiesCATEGORIES OF DUTIESALL PROGRAMSProvides crisis intervention on an as need basis.Attends weekly individual and group supervision.Attends in-service training and educational workshops.Attends all required staff meetings.Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administration.ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMSCompletes/Review/Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy.Initiates Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works closely with Case Manager and other members of the Multi-disciplinary team.Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy.Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy.Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record.Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to program schedule.Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly.Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed.Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.HIV PROGRAMSProvides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results.Provides co morbidity education through outreach, group level and individual sessions.Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.Provide data entry and reporting of units of service provided.DETOX AND INPATIENT SPECIFIC DUTIESReviews Psychiatric evaluation, History and Physical, ASI Assessment, Family Assessment and any available/appropriate past Medical Records.Works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan.Facilitates and completes Initial Case Conference and Continuing Case Conference.Completes Integrated Summary on each assigned patient.Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis.Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record.Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients.Initiate contacts with family members or significant others.Facilitates educational groups as assigned.Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission.YOUTH SERVICESConduct random UA testing and documentation of results for all clients.Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel.Submit client billing daily to clerk/typist for data entry.Facilitates discharge-planning efforts regarding after-care arrangements.Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis.Conduct community outreach on a monthly basis.Must obtain and be cleared by LIVE SCAN to work with TTC Youth Clients.EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATIONCounselor IHigh School Diploma or GEDEnrollment in academic Addictions Studies Program and completed a minimum of 90 hours of approved instruction.Registration with any one of the approved state-level certification entities: CADTP, CAADE or CCAPP.1 year in a behavioral healthcare setting.SETTINGTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.ADA REQUIREMENTTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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