Addiction Prevention Counselor II

General Information:

Compensation We Offer   

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $31.40 - $38.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations 

 

Possible Additional Compensation (may vary based on position eligibility) 

• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications 
• Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles. 

 

Benefits We Offer  

• Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE!
• We provide a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision. See our Benefits Page HERE. 
• 401 (k) employer match up to 4% 
• Competitive Time Off Plans 

Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status 

 

About the program: Our FSP Adult program works with individuals 26+ who are living with severe mental illnesses or co-occurring substance use. To meet the criteria for our program, the individual would need to have had 3 EPS and/or a psychiatric hospitalization in the past 12 months. Experience homelessness and/or co-occurring substance use. The program uses a team-based approach with clinicians, Specialists, Peers, psychiatry, and Nursing to support clients in reaching stability and recovery.

 

Schedule: 9-6 pm flexible as needed, with as-needed weekends, holidays, etc 

Overview:

Under general supervision, implements the Addiction Prevention Services (APS) at one or more of the following settings: designated schools, in the community, with the family, or on site at and agency campus. Fulfills a role in the collaboration and communication between the Agency and the assigned school or program and its respective Supervisor. The APS II has the ability to provide Level I & II prevention activities.

Responsibilities:

Serves as an active participant in providing Pacific Clinics APS services with the school or programs core team (or equivalent) for clients referred to APS.
Works in collaboration with the referral source to identify and provide relevant presentation to groups (e.g., students, parents, teachers, support staff) as appropriate.
Co-leads APS groups following the designated curriculum.
Receives, reviews, and processes referrals of clients as necessary. Screens each client referred for APS services with the support of the Supervisor/Manager.
Provides referral sources for clients and families for services at one or more locations, such as: on site, school, or in the community
Initiates and receives written consent for each participant.
Completes outcome measures and evaluation of program.
Collects all required documentation, such as progress notes, activity notes, evaluations, outcome measures, closing referrals and recommendations, weekly performance reports, and notes on drop in visits.
Provides initial evaluations, recommendations, and follow up (including recourses) at the completion of each group.
Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) in Mental Health or a related fieldand one (1) year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education)
• Drug and Alcohol training and experience required or CAADAC (California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors) certification.