Substance Use SUD Counselor-Youth experience -Montebello

MELA Counseling Services is looking for a Full-time Counselor to join our team in our Montebello, CA location.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE EITHER

a REGISTERED or

CERTIFIED SUD COUNSELOR EXPERIENCE WITH ADOLESCENTS IS REQUIRED.

This position will work with adults and adolescents.

Required Qualifications:

Registered or Certified Substance Abuse Counselor from any of the following disciplines:

CAADE, CCAPP, or CADTP Required Duties, Skills:

• Coordination and delivery of individual and group sessions that focus on substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment education. Ability to prioritize workload.
• Learn and conduct ASAM assessments as needed.
• Conduct brief screening for SUD services
• Perform detailed work and monitor for errors
• Document care notes in timely manner within 72 hours according to compliance standards
• Work as a member of a team
• Work well under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to interact in an appropriate and professional manner
• Remain abreast of changes and updates within the substance use field that would be of benefit to the substance use programs and their respective clients.
• Ensure that client files remain in alignment with contractual standards.
• Provide on-going case coordination of all clients
• GED or high school diploma required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel computer skills

Recommended Skills:

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of Twelve-step programs and principles.

Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Accumulated sick time
• Paid Holidays (upon completion of probationary status)
• Competitive salary based on qualifications.

Pay:

$22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Experience:

Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person