Now Hiring:
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
First Steps Recovery is a drug and alcohol treatment facility in the foothills of Clovis, CA.We offer all levels of care, including: inpatient detox, residential, intensive outpatient, outpatient, and sober living. We are looking for highly skilled individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
If you are interested, please your resume and a cover letter to: Matthew Tatum (matthewt@firststepsrecovery.com)
Job Duties:
- Individual and group counseling, case management, education and community outreach, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources
- Conduct intake assessments and program orientation for new patients and family members
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, utilization reviews, and progress notes
- Participation in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable state and federal laws
- General client supervision including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities;
- Supervision of patients during structured and non-structured activities
- Light housekeeping and cooking
- Any other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of providing direct counseling services in an intensive setting is preferred, substance abuse counseling is preferred;
- Certification in drug and alcohol counseling by an accredited, state-approved agency; Registration as an intern with the Board of Behavioral Sciences may be substituted for certification
- Annual Tuberculosis test and health screening
- Valid California Drivers license and automobile insurance;
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or a related field is preferred.
Essential Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of evidenced based drug and alcohol treatment.
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
- Highly self-motivated.
- Dedication to high quality clinical services and
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing work atmosphere
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to fulfill a variety of duties and responsibilities in a small and dynamic setting
If you are interested, please your resume and a cover letter to: Matthew Tatum (matthewt@firststepsrecovery.com)
