SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Responsibilities Conducts interviews of clients/patients and/or their family members to obtain family, social, medical, work, and mental health histories. Participates with the treatment team in developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment or therapy approaches for patients/clients, family members, and significant others in all phases of comprehensive substance abuse and/or mental health treatment programs. Counsels patients/clients to prevent relapses by assisting them in recognizing causal factors of substance abuse/mental illness and in developing appropriate coping behaviors. Counsels patients/clients regarding community resources or treatment services available to help prevent or cope with relapses. Assists senior‑level counselors in complex areas of social and psychological adjustment counseling. Maintains a close system of follow‑up for previously discharged persons by means of personal visits, telephone calls, and other means of communication; completes records on follow‑up activities. Participates in educational activities in formal academic settings and in treatment or rehabilitation centers to improve knowledge of substance abuse and mental health related areas. Develops and promotes interest in the substance abuse and/or mental health fields by speaking before community groups or coordinating speakers or resource persons. Monitors and documents client/patient progress in substance abuse/mental health recovery. Assists in the supervision of aids or trainees and in the recruitment, selection, and training of such program staff members, as needed. Assists with on‑call duties, as needed. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum requirements: one of the following must be met within three (3) months of filing: One year of experience in a substance abuse program with experience providing physical assessment of patients, counseling of individuals, families, and groups, and documentation. One year of training at the level of Substance Abuse Counselor Aid in a substance abuse counselor training program. Completion of 60 semester units or equivalent quarter units in an accredited college or university with specialization in substance abuse counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, or human services. Valid California Class C driver license or an alternative transportation method is required to carry out essential job functions. Physical class II – Light: Administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds, bending, stooping, squatting, and considerable ambulation. Assessment: Before the end of the initial 90‑day work period, performance will be assessed (100%). Successful assessment leads to consideration for permanent appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Los Angeles