Chemical Dependency Counselor ( FT, AM shift)

What We Do

Charter Oak Hospital offers compassionate and individualized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. We believe in a patient-centric approach, where every treatment plan is tailored to meet the specific needs of each person who walks through our doors.

What You'll Do

• Assess patients' stage and extent of chemical use
• Conducts didactic and other appropriate patient groups
• Guide patients in meeting treatment goals
• Develops and implements a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of multi-disciplinary team

Requirements

• Certification by a recognized California DHCS required (such as CADC, SUDCC, CATC)
• Knowledge of substance abuse dynamics, problem, treatment modalities
• Working knowledge of psychological and physical symptomatology associated with chemical dependency
• Communication, individual and group therapy skills
• Skills in therapeutic support and confrontation with chemical dependency patients
• Skills in treatment planning, related documentation
• Current BLS for healthcare provider card required upon hire
• THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS™ (TOT) to be obtained prior to providing direct patient care without a preceptor

Skills

• Therapeutic support and confrontation with chemical dependency patients
• Treatment planning, related documentation

Benefits

• Pay range: $24 - $28/hr
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Join Us

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve at Aurora Charter Oak Hospital, established in 1937. Located on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Covina, California, we are close to major highways and offer comprehensive behavioral health treatment services.

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Aurora Charter Oak Hospital participates in the E-Verify program.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify