Golden Legacy Care Center in Sylmar, CA is hiring a Chemical Dependency Counselor! Come join our winning team!Salary: $32-35/hourEssential Functions of Job:Follow facility policy as it relates to patient care, treatment, intervention, and documentation.Provides CD education/services specific to the special needs of residentsProvides CD education/services specific to the special needs of patients contracted by Department of State Hospitals (DSH)Ensures that the CD program meets all relevant CONREP/MIO program requirements and standardsConducts program compliance with governing local, state, and federal codes and regulations, as well as corporate policies and procedures.Job Qualification:Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in psychology, social work, or related fieldAt least 3 years experience with inpatient and forensic populationsCertified CD or Substance Abuse Counselor or Therapist (e.g., CADC I, CADC II, or equivalent)Job Responsibilities:Plans and oversees CD program initiatives in collaboration with the Administrator, Program Director and Clinical DirectorParticipate in program development and administration as part of ensuring the integrity and success of CD programs and servicesParticipate in new admission assessment meetings to assist in assessing for the presence of a dual diagnosis comprised of Axis I, though or emotional disorder, and CD issuesOffer CD education meetings for group-appropriate dually diagnosed forensic patientsOffer individual CD education sessions to dually-diagnosed forensic patientsOversee and conduct individual and group therapy and psycho-social rehabilitation components of service delivery and the maintenance of ethical and exemplary therapy servicesCommunicate with patients’ family members, conservators, and ancillary services when appropriateProvide diverse and appropriate CD educational and support experiences to all CD patientsDemonstrate effective and consistent therapeutic Crisis InterventionAttend and participate in CONREP Unit staff meetings, designated committee meetings, and resident care plan conferencesAttend and participate in Patient Status meetingsAttend and participate in New Patient intakesAttend all mandatory staff meetingsRemain current on profession through attendance at continuing education programs. Maintain sufficient CEUs to keep CATC certificationRemain current on profession by attending mental health conferencesCoordinate and supervise both on-site and off-site AA/NA events and outings and otherwise encourage forensic residents toward becoming active members of the 12-step communityFacilitate outings to CD outreach activitiesCommunicate to forensic residents, forensic staff members and the outside community the purposes and achievements of the forensic chemical dependency program through in-service training and supervision of invited guests (when appropriate)Coordinate goals and after-care planning with treatment team (social services, rehab and nursing case managers, clinical treatment team)Attend and participate in forensic multi-disciplinary quarterly staffing meetings to provide input on CD treatmentConduct regular in-service trainings with a view to educate staff on relevant issues pertinent to CD populationLead and train CD staff and interns engaged in related therapeutic/client care activities, as appropriateDevelop and implement CD program policy as necessaryEnsure that staff adhere to agency Policies and ProceduresCommunicate with Administrator, Program Director, Clinical Director, and Director of Nursing (DON) regarding patient needs and interventionsAssist in initial and ongoing training for Urinalysis (UA) collection procedure.COVID-19 considerations:*Initial screening interview online. Other COVID-19 precautions and training upon admission. COVID-19 vaccination and weekly testing currently required by LA County Public Health and CDPH.