Mental Health Counselor - Evening Shift

SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community members seeking alternatives to prison for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). SCADP is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing residential treatment services and outpatient counseling services to individuals throughout Los Angeles, as well as housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence. SCADP now offers services with a continuum of care to underserved and disadvantaged populations throughout the Los Angeles area.
PAY RATE: $23.65 - $24.89 Per Hour
SCADP offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. The Counselor AOD I – MC, is a Registered AOD Counselor, under supervision of a Certified AOD Counselor or Licensed Therapist, 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. Meets annual registration renewal requirements and submits annual renewal of Registration until Certification is earned.
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;
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.
All record-keeping shall support client’s privacy rights under HIPAA, be in accord with State and Federal law, and SCADP policy and procedure.
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.
Assist with program and outreach events as may be required.
Participates in coverage of telephone hotline, pursuant to organization training and procedure.
Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.
Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment
TREATMENT AND COUNSELLING: • Deliver treatment using trauma informed approach and evidence based practice protocols • Provide individual, group and family therapeutic counseling • Act as client advocate to agencies and persons when appropriate
COORDINATION WITHIN TEAM: • Respond to client crises and emergencies as needed • Coordinates treatment services with members of the multidisciplinary Case
Management team • Conducts discharge and transition planning; drafts discharge summary RECORDKEEPING: Provides complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all treatment in Electronic Health Record system and client files, ensuring confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: • Participates in routine clinical supervision with supervisor • Attend staff meetings, case conferences, required training to ensure continuum and quality of care. • Performs required professional education and program training
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Registration by an approved accrediting organization (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE)

A minimum of 1 year of experience in the provision of SUD treatment services working with the target population

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services related discipline
Bilingual Spanish and English (written and verbal)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.