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Westwind Recovery

Counselor: CADC-I/ CADC-II 11am-730pm

Westwind Recovery, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Pay Type: per hourBenefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holiday, Paid Time OffMinimum Qualifications

Candidate must have CADC I or CADC II Certification.Responsibilities

Assesses client's strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences; formulates a diagnostic impression based on current DSM criteria; performs biopsychosocial assessment; and in conjunction with the client develops a workable plan for treatment.Investigates case situations and presents information to members of the clinical team on client's family and social background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.Completes treatment plans, discharge summaries, and other chart-related documents and correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner.Provides individual counseling and facilitates educational and counseling groups assigned and promptly charts these activities in the client's records.Counselor will carry a case load of 9-12 clients and 5-7 groups a week.Selects approach to use in individual therapy such as directive, nondirective, and supportive therapy and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.Works cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to coordinate services to clients.Strives to increase professional growth and effectiveness through training and by keeping abreast of current trends and theories in relevant areas.Provides direct behavioral health services including mental health and substance abuse services (i.e., psycho/social assessments, consultation, individual/group/family therapy, professional in-service training, and community education services, etc.) at a rate that achieves or exceeds the minimum direct service standard as established annually.Provides crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.Maintains appropriate state license/registration/certification for scope of practice.Carries out other responsibilities as delegated.

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