Group Counselor - Pomona Adult DMC
HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment. This is a union-eligible position.
About the Role
Prototypes’ Outpatient Behavioral Health Center in Pomona provides comprehensive mental health services for men, women, and children. Services range from prevention and early intervention to intensive services for those with more serious or chronic conditions. Staff provide services at Prototypes and in the community, including individual, group, and family therapy, psychiatric treatment, medication management and medication-assisted therapies, case management, and referrals and coordination with primary care clinics.
The Group Counselor I plays a vital role within a multidisciplinary team, aiding clients by evaluating their requirements and capabilities to promote their well-being and rehabilitation. They conduct counseling sessions predominantly in group settings and occasionally one-on-one, lead educational activities, adhere to program guidelines when delivering content, handle case management duties, and help clients access care systems, all within a nurturing treatment atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate education and group counseling sessions in residential, outpatient, or field settings depending on assignment and agency need.
- Provide care coordination or case management as needed.
- Occasionally facilitate individual counseling sessions as assigned.
- Provide orientation to group treatment culture and norms.
- Utilize trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and evidence-based practices.
- Transport clients when assigned.
- Assist clients in navigating systems of care.
- Complete planned and unplanned urinalysis tests with clients.
- Work collaboratively with treatment team members.
- Seek consultation and supervision for challenging clinical circumstances.
- Provide a supportive treatment environment.
- Ensure groups start and finish on time.
- Ensure that clients maintain compliance with group attendance and expectations.
- Track client progress in group sessions.
- Document UA test results.
- Write and complete progress notes in a timely manner.
- Maintain compliance with clinical documentation standards and policies.
- Complete same-day incident reports.
- Maintain compliance with client care hours per week.
- Arrange work schedule according to program needs.
- Respond to emails when appropriate.
- Participate in meetings, supervision, and training opportunities.
- Complete assigned training in a timely manner.
- Maintain credential compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field preferred.
- Registration as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor from an accredited California agency (CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP).
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Valid California Driver’s License and access to registered and insured transportation.
- Experience providing counseling sessions with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Group counseling experience highly preferred.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (one late day 10:00 AM–7:00 PM).
Pay
HealthRIGHT 360 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements.
Benefits
In addition to salary, HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.