Youth Treatment Counselor
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Job Location:
Santa Barbara County, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 25
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Youth Treatment Counselor
CADA (The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse) is seeking a Treatment Counselor for our adolescent substance abuse program in Downtown Santa Barbara.
We are looking for a counselor to join our dynamic team at the Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Treatment Center where we are dedicated to helping adolescents on the road to recovery and health. We are seeking a counselor with a desire to improve and expand the programming that we offer for youth. The ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for working with this population and be interested in implementing a variety of innovative interventions with our clients and their families.
As a part of the adolescent treatment team you will gain valuable experience with youth and families and help in CADAs mission to build a safer and healthier community.
All treatment services (individual and group counseling) are currently being offered in person with telehealth options available as needed by clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree or certificate in helping profession (may be in progress) or equivalent experience
Experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling or mental health therapy
Knowledge of counseling principles and techniques and of substance abuse assessment
Knowledge of resources for treatment recovery and rehabilitation in South Santa Barbara County.
Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural preferred
Familiarity with SB County Behavioral Wellness documentation preferred.
Job responsibilities include providing group and individual counseling to youth completing assessments and treatment plans in collaboration with client/family and providing case management services for assigned clients (including appropriate documentation of services).
Hours are Monday-Friday from 1:30pm-6:30pm for a total of 25 hours/week.
Clinical Supervision provided for AOD Certifications and BBS Associates/Trainees.
Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
For over 70 years CADA has been the leader in providing substance abuse prevention intervention and treatment programs in the greater Santa Barbara area that touch all parts of the community.
Mission Statement
Building a safer healthier community by preventing and treating alcoholism and drug abuse.
About Company
CADA supports creating a healthier, drug free community through 26 different youth and adult programs, including youth development, education, prevention, and counseling programs along with drug and alcohol intervention, treatment, and aftercare services for youth and adults.
