Mission City Community Network, Inc. is a non-profit organization of multiple clinics operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center. We are dedicated to serving low income families in the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles and San Bernardino areas. We are committed to providing high quality care in the following areas: Adult, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Dentistry, Health Education, and Mental Health.
Position: Substance Abuse Counselor
Position Status: Full-Time (40hrs/wk) Mon-Fri 8a-5p
Job Location: San Fernando Valley - North Hills
Substance Abuse Counselor: provides counselling and support to individuals and families experiencing addictions. This may include confidential individual, family or group counseling about the causes and effects of addictions support for families dealing with addictions and/or referrals to treatment for individuals requesting his opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Provides substance abuse counseling services including but not limited to assessment, treatment planning, long-term counseling, psycho education, case management, advocacy, and follow-up
- Performs intake, evaluation, orientation, admissions, treatment planning, counseling, documentation, discharge planning and referral of substance abusing clients
- Provide drug and alcohol counseling and support to individuals, families and groups in the community
o provide counselling to individuals regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugso provide counselling to pregnant women about the effects of drugs and alcohol on the fetus, as requestedo accept referrals from individuals, families and agencies in the communityo ensure legislation, standards and guidelines are being followedo maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals
- Provide community education and support, as requested
o access and collect relevant information and resourceso distribute relevant informationo access or development promotional material and information
- Provide Treatment Referrals, as required
o assist individuals to identify their need for treatment programso liase with treatment programso assist clients to meet all requirementso evaluate the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Manage and administer the alcohol and drug program
o create and maintain current and accurate records of the number of clients served and the issueso create and maintain notes about community contacts, presentations and workshops
- Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices
- Perform other duties as assigned, by manager and/or designated personnel
Knowledge of:
- Cause and Effects of drugs and alcohol, and addictions on individuals, families and communities
- Substance Abuse
- Family dynamics
- Understanding of crisis management and the ability to deal with life threatening situations including the prevention of suicide
- Knowledge of all relevant legislation, policies and practices
Specific Skills & Abilities:
- Emergency response skills
- Analytical and problem solving
- Demonstrates good decision making in dealing with safety issues and with aggressive and/or intoxicated clients, if required
- Mediation and negotiation skills
- Effective counseling skills
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level
- Ability to learn new skills as necessary
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Maintain standards of conduct, be respectful, demonstrate sound work ethics, be consistent and fair
- *Bilingual Spanish, required
- Ability to pass health, fingerprint, references and background clearances.
Education, Training and Experience required:
- Minimum 3yr experience providing substance abuse treatment and/or cognitive behavioral therapy services AND
- High School Diploma/GED, accredited by WASC required AND
- Certification with one of State of California's Alcohol & Drug agencies REQUIRED and two years experience substance abuse counselor OR
- AA degree, and two years experience as a substance abuse counselor OR
- Bachelor’s degree and one year experience as a substance abuse counselor
- CATC I/II Certification, required
Benefits:
- 403B retirement plan (5% employer match)
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life coverage
- Sick accrual, Vacation accrual, holiday pay, and other benefits
- Quarterly Bonus, eligible after 6 months of employment (based on Board approval)
To Apply:
Please email your Resume to HR Dept.
MCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 2 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Substance Abuse Counseling Certification (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person