Counselor II
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services · Los Angeles, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Role Overview
The Counselor II provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and participates in a multidisciplinary team to support patients' recovery and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts assessments
- Develops and updates treatment plans
- Facilitates educational and process groups
- Documents progress according to regulatory standards
- Engages in case conferences
- Participates in discharge planning
- Collaborates with families and external entities to address legal, medical, and social needs
- Administers waived tests
- Maintains accurate records
- For youth services: conducts UA testing
- For youth services: conducts community outreach
- For youth services: manages after‑care arrangements
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of Addictions Studies
- Certification by CADTP, CCAPP, or CAADE
- Minimum of 3 years experience in behavioral healthcare
- Youth‑specific roles require at least 2 years experience working with adolescents, including high‑risk behaviors and legal considerations
- Knowledge of adolescent development, mandatory reporting laws, and urinalysis testing is essential
Additional Duties
- Attends training, staff meetings, and in‑service workshops
- Maintains professional conduct, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical standards
- Performs other duties as assigned to support program goals