The counselor supports the treatment team by conducting assessments, treatment planning, and direct therapeutic interventions for patients and their families. They also manage clinical documentation, facilitate group sessions, and coordinate care with medical staff and outside providers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least two years of experience in addiction or behavioral health and hold a relevant certification such as CATC or CADC. A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree in behavioral science preferred, along with knowledge of accreditation standards and treatment models.
high schoolassociate degreeCollaborationTreatment planningElectronic medical recordsHIPAA complianceDischarge planningGroup counselingCrisis interventionPatient advocacyPatient assessmentCase managementClinical documentationAddiction counselingMedication observation12-step facilitationSmart recovery
Job description
Schedule requirement
Wednesdays,
Thursdays,
Saturdays &
Sundays: 8:00am to 4:30pm The Counselor II supports the SolMar Retreat and Hoag Addiction Treatment Center (HATC) treatment team in the assessment, treatment planning, referral recommendations, discharge planning, education and direct therapeutic intervention for patient and their families throughout the course of treatment. Supports the goals of the patient’s treatment plan and assists in the clinical care and case management. Coordinates care with outside providers by referrals when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned
Chemical
Dependency and
HATC: In addition to the above, performs focused collaboration with the medical team, admissions and the utilization review team.
SolMar
Retreat: In addition to the above, Counselor II assists with admissions and discharges, assuring all admissions and discharge documents are signed. Conducts Screenings/ intake assessments as needed and within the incidental medical services (IMS) guidelines found in the IMS policies and procedures manual. Provides client with an orientation about the program, rules, and a tour of the unit, including: their room as assigned. Assist on searching belongings at the time of admission as well as random room searches in residential level of care. Intervenes as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Conducts group counseling sessions and manages group sessions as assigned. Leads/ facilitates lectures for clients. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, group counseling sessions, treatment, and incidents are completed in a timely and in a clear concise manner. Participate in case conferences, staff meetings. Lead and coordinate the community meeting for clients (residential level of care). Assists and encourages clients to participate in self-help groups, such as AA/NA. Communicates with HCP/physician, Nurse Practitioner and Supervisor of Addiction Care regarding physician orders, prescriptions and refills as needed. Observes self-administration of medications and document in client EMR. Documents daily living activities and vital information. Records patient behaviors and inform Supervisor of Addiction Care and Clinical Manager of any changes in behavior. Receives and presents change of shift reports as assigned.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers.
More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers.
Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S.
News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California.
The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
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.
