Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc·Long Beach, California
Provide individual and group counseling for substance use disorder patients using a 12-step and client-centered approach. Manage patient care through ASAM assessments, individualized treatment plans, and comprehensive medical record charting.
Position Title: Counselor I
Department: Outpatient
Reports To: as assigned by the Program Director
Join a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful impact!
Seeking a Counselor to join an SUD Outpatient program to provide individual counseling, lead group sessions, and offer skilled crisis intervention in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
Your expertise will help guide individuals through their recovery and personal growth, with an emphasis on the 12-step model and client-centered care.
Requirements include enrollment or completion of an Academic Addiction Studies program and Registration or Certification with CADTP, CCAPP, or CAADE.
Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
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Provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis.
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Attends weekly individual and group supervision.
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Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
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Attends all required staff meetings.
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Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.
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Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
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Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.
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Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
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Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administration.
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Completes/Review/Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy.
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Initiates Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works closely with Case Manager and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assure all identified problems are addressed.
Completes the Integrated Summary and Treatment plan updates within timeframe established by program policy.
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Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy.
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Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy.
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Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, etc.
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Facilitates educational groups using approved curriculum according to program schedule.
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Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed.
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Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed.
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Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.
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Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
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Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol test, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A+B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings.
1. Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results. 2. Provides co morbidity education through outreach, group level and individual sessions. 3. Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided. 4. Provide data entry and reporting of units of service provided.
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Conduct random UA testing and documentation of results for all clients, according to the specific program requirements and frequency of testing.
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Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient’s current status.
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Submit client billing daily to clerk/typist for data entry.
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Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients regarding after-care arrangements, educational needs, family relationships, housing and living arrangements, and legal problems affecting the youth.
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Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis.
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Conduct community outreach monthly and attend community meetings as appropriate.
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Must obtain and be cleared by LIVE SCAN to work with TTC Youth Clients.
Education, training, experience, certification, registration
Additional requirements for youth services
A minimum of five (2) years’ experience in youth services including work with runaways, victims of abuse, and pregnant or parenting youth
Training to conduct urinalysis testing and analysis by qualified agency staff, a urinalysis testing organization, or County department.
Knows psychosocial developmental tasks, knows milestones of adolescent physiological development, is aware of family/generational influences on substance use issues, understands adolescent high-risk behaviors, is aware of legal issues surrounding adolescent treatment, demonstrates knowledge of mandatory reporting laws.
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in its hiring practices.
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
Market context
In California, counselor openings are often tied to schools, behavioral health, and community services, with demand shaped by staffing needs across those settings. These roles can be competitive because requirements vary by level and may include an associate or bachelor’s degree plus registration, certification, or licensure; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm the exact Counselor I, II, or III credentials and registration details listed in the job description.
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