at WestCare Foundation in Bullhead City, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Salary Range $21.50 – $21.50 Hourly
Position Type Full Time
Job Shift Any
Education Level 2 Year Degree
Travel Percentage Up to 25%
Description
Position Summary: Person in this position will work in collaboration with a mental health/substance abuse counselor to provide mental health & substance abuse services to patients/clients of WestCare who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, a mental illness or both. Essential Job Functions:+ Provide direct assessments and evaluations of clients in order to determine appropriate level of service required;
+ Administer agency approved assessment instruments to individuals seeking treatment services;
+ Complete induction packets and obtain all necessary documentation and verification of program eligibility;
+ Work with seniors
+ Coordinate the entry of clients into the program with all agency program components;
+ Give presentations, speeches and seminars regarding WestCare’s services as assigned;
+ May be required to conduct assessments in jails and institutions;
+ Responsible for answering verbal and written inquiries from prospective clients requesting program information;
+ Coordinate transportation of new clients from various jail facilities to the agency;
+ Preparation of necessary correspondence to referral sources regarding assessment outcome;
+ Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
+ Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications: Certifications/Licenses:+ Possess or able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card
+ Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check
Education:+ A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health and/or substance use counseling; or an Associates degree with a behavioral health major and/or substance use counseling or working towards a degree with comparable years of qualifying experience
+ High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of college-level education is required.
Experience and Competencies:+ Two (2) years of experience in providing direct counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is preferred;
+ Intake and assessment experience is preferred;
+ Bilingual is preferred;
+ Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
+ Must have knowledge of the ASAM Assessment system, 1 year experience preferred;
+ Excellent communication skills;
+ Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
+ Ability to work well in a team environment;
+ Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality;
+ Professional appearance and demeanor;
+ Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required;
+ CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
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