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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Full Time) THE PROGRAM Vista Hill Bridges North Central Regional Recovery Center (RRC) provides nonresidential alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment and recovery services to Transition Age Youth (TAY) (18-25 y.o.), adults (26-59 y.o.) and older adults (60 y.o. and above) with alcohol and other drug-induced problems, including co-occurring mental health disorders. The Bridges RRC designed for adults seeking to make the personal changes necessary to live a clean & sober productive life. The structured treatment services provide the individual with counseling and support components that include case management services, individualized treatment and recovery plans, weekly group meetings & vocational assistance and aftercare follow-up services. The program offers the recovery knowledge ad tools to rebuild a healthy lifestyle. The programs required participation is based on assessment and includes an initial diagnostic assessment. Clinical staff includes a licensed and licensed eligible mental health clinician, certified drug and alcohol counselors, Vocational Counselor, Outreach Workers and a consulting psychiatrist. Program services are offered in North Central San Diego Area. THE POSITION The Licensed Mental Health Counselor must be able to provide clinical supervision for interns/trainees. Must be able to provide outpatient mental health counseling and case management to adult clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. This position will work with high risk adult parole and probation population and must be available to work schedules that may include day and evening to best meet the needs of the population served.
Promote higher levels of wellness, stability and physical health, and assist in the prevention of acute psychiatric episodes or substance abuse relapses. Teach coping mechanisms and other evidence based tools to help lessen the debilitating effects of substance abuse and mental health disorders. Interact with clients on a daily basis providing individual and group counseling and facilitating therapeutic and psychosocial activities. Compile end of the month stats and conduct random drug testing while maintaining individual progress notes and documentation. May also provide clinical supervision to registered interns as required and if applicable.
REQUIREMENTS Must have Masters degree in social work or related field. Must be licensed with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) in good standing Alcohol and Drug Certification preferred Two years experience working with dually diagnosed populations. Extensive knowledge of individual, group,family and cognitive therapy techniques. Must have California driver's license and a clean driving record. Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening. Must offer certain linguistic, gender, cultural and ethnic specific skills. Must be able to work with culturally diverse population
HOURS 40 hours per week; some evenings and weekends.
PAY $26.00 per hour
BENEFITS This position receives full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, and employer-paid pension. |