Substance Abuse Counselor Bilingual

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. Were proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Substance Abuse Counselor - Spanish Speaking

Division/Program:

Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center - Long Beach

Starting Compensation:

23.76 - 24.99 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Long Beach CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday 1030AM-9PM Thursday Friday Saturday 8AM-630PM

Why Join Our Team

Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT ACSW and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG(Qualifications):

Spanish Required
Associates Degree in general studies plus 6-years direct service experience in a Mental Health field (QMHP) with experience in the chemical dependency field preferred; OR
Bachelors Degree in a Mental Healthrelated discipline plus 4-years direct service experience in a Mental Health field (QMHP) with experience in the chemical dependency field preferred; OR
Masters Degree in a Mental Healthrelated discipline plus 2-years direct service experience in a Mental Health field (QMHP) with experience in the chemical dependency field preferred.
Chemical dependency counselor certification e.g. CADC or Certificate program from a recognized WASC University of 12 credits preferred.
California Drivers License

How you will make a difference(Job Overview):

This position is responsible for development of client treatment plans in conjunction with the client and treatment team. Provides group individual counseling and other supportive services which are appropriate to the participants recovery process. Facilitates various education and awareness workshops on topics appropriate to recovery. Makes appropriate referrals as necessary to contribute to clients recovery in accordance to Agency policy. Places professional documentation in participant records in a timely manner. Assists clients in recovery and exit planning as well as providing telephone or other follow-up services for clients leaving the program.

Division/Program Overview:

24/7 outpatient program
Rapid mental health assessment crisis intervention and medication support
Walk-ins welcome
Clients may stay up to 24 hours
BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 20.90 - 31.36. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

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