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COUNSELOR I - SOLMAR

Department:  Allied Health
Status:  Temporary
Shift:  2nd
Remote or Onsite:  Onsite
Location: 

Newport Beach, CA, US, 92617

Salary Range: $30.1700 - $46.6100 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Counselor I is part of the SolMar Retreat and Hoag Addiction Treatment Center (HATC) team supporting the assessment, treatment planning, referral recommendations, discharge planning, education and direct therapeutic intervention for client and their families throughout the course of treatment.         

Coordinates care with outside providers by way of referrals when necessary. Serves as a point of contact for the client between therapists and other members of the treatment team. Collaborates all members of the HATC multidisciplinary team. Leads and facilitates lectures for clients. Ensure the clients follow treatment schedule. Assist with admissions and discharges, assuring all admissions and discharge documents are signed. Provides client with an orientation about the program, rules, and a tour of the unit, including their room as assigned.

Accompanies clients to and from medical and other appointments or other critical needs as they arise. Redirecting and reporting clients if rules are broken. Responsible for understanding and enforcing program rules at all levels of care.

Assists on searching belongings at admission as well as random room searches in residential level of care and collect UDS as assigned. Responsible for reading the shift log at beginning of shift and documenting all necessary information at the end of the shift.

 

SolMar Retreat: In addition to the above communicates with physician and Supervisor of Addiction Care with regards to physician orders, prescriptions, refills as needed including IMS/MAT services. Observe self-administration of medications including MAT and document in client EMR. Documents daily living activities and record behaviors. Informs the Supervisor of Addiction Care of any changes in behavior. Assists and encourages clients to participate in self-help groups, such as AA/NA. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience
  • High School Graduate or equivalent required.
  • One year minimum experience in addiction/behavioral health required.
  • Two years of experience in addiction/behavioral health environment preferred.
  • Experience in addiction/behavioral health environment preferred.
  • Working knowledge of CARF and/or JCAHO accreditation standards required.
  • Knowledge of the 12-step, Smart Recovery, and other treatment models required.
  • Knowledge of HIPPA required.

 

SolMar Retreat: In addition to the above, knowledge and understanding of incidental medical services/MAT per IMS policies and procedures required.

 

Certifications Required

CATC – Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor,

or CATC I - Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor I, 

or CADC I - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I

or RADT Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician,

or LAADC - Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor 

or RAC – Registered Addiction Counselor,

or SUDRC – Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor

or SUDCC – Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor

and BLS - AHA Basic Life Support required at hire.

CADC-CAS certification is accepted and grandfathered for employees hired before 8-1-2021. These employees have one year to acquire the CATC I, or CADC I, or RADT, or LAADC.

 

SolMar Retreat: 

In addition, must have a current negative TB test and health screen report or questionnaire clearance by a physician prior to employment. The tuberculosis test shall be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 45 business days prior to employment and renewed annually from the date of the last TB test.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.


Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

Job Segment: Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Counseling, Healthcare

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