Counselor I II III

The Counselor I/II/III works as a member of the treatment team, coordinating program services, and maintaining the well-being of clients and the integrity of the program.  

QUALIFICATIONS:    Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.

Counselor I – High school diploma or equivalency. Registered and enrolled in a state-recognized chemical dependency counselor certification program or progress towards AOD, with six months substance abuse experience or Bachelor’s and registered with state or nationwide approved credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP, CADTP). 
    
    Counselor II – High school diploma or equivalency. Required current certification number issued from a statewide or nationwide credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP, CADTP) received upon completion of passing the California Certification exam. Two years supervised experience working in substance abuse and/or a related field.  

    Counselor III - Completion of a state-recognized chemical dependency counselor certification. Required current certification number issued from a statewide or nationwide credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP, CADTP) received upon completion of passing the California Certification exam or a Master’s degree in related field, registered and enrolled in a state-recognized chemical dependency counselor certification program, or MFT or MSW licensed waivered. Five years of substance abuse work experience. 

Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.  Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff. Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment.  

Recovering individuals must have a minimum two years clean, sober and abstinent to be considered for employment.
 

Prerequisite Qualifications

Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.

Completion of a state-recognized chemical dependency counselor certification. Required current certification number issued from a statewide or nationwide credentialing body (i.e. CCAPP) received upon completion of passing the California Certification exam or a Master’s degree in related field and registered and enrolled in a state-recognized chemical dependency counselor certification program, or MFT or MSW licensed waivered.  Five years’ substance abuse work experience. Failure to maintain certification or licensure will result in loss of employment.

Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.

Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write N/A to indicate those qualifications, which are not applicable:

_____  Certification as domestic violence counselor required in lieu of chemical dependency counselor certification.

_____  Certification as domestic violence counselor required in addition to chemical dependency counselor certification.

_____  Class “B” California Driver’s License.

_____ Class “C” California Driver’s License

_____  Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.

_____  First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.

_____ CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current

thereafter.

_____ Medication training required within 30 days of employment.

_____ Bi-lingual (specify: ___________________)

_____Obtain NPI Number

_____ Develop computer skills adequate to perform Caminar/word processing duties within 90 days of employment.

            *Computer skills able to perform Caminar/word processing duties.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.