LADC/PLADC or LMHP/LADC

Position Summary:

The LADC/PLADC is responsible for but not limited to; documentation, treatment planning, reporting and recordkeeping to ensure the compliance of licensure standards. The LADC/PLADC will provide residential substance abuse counseling services to the women of Santa Monica. In addition, the LADC/LMHP will provide support in planning and facilitating group counseling sessions. This position will serve as a modem to maintaining the agencies ethical and professional standards. The LADC/PLADCP will be expected to have competency in recognizing and or treating co-occurring conditions within their scope of practice and appropriate licensure. The LADC/PLADC will also participate in required supervision per licensure standards. LADC/PLADC will assure hours in all 12 core functions by performing job duties relating to the 12 core functions as required by licensure.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Director to assess referrals by reviewing Chemical Dependency Evaluations.
• Coordinating with Director to screen, accept or deny admission to prospective residents, as well as assist in managing the waitlist.
• Assess and coordinates the intake process of potential clients with referral sources.
• Prepare resident file for admissions to house.
• Assist residents in obtaining documentation needed for programming. Support and guide residents to programming guidelines on a daily basis. Perform necessary search of resident property within Santa Monica in order to properly orient residents to the program.
• Conduct substance abuse evaluations and/or updated assessments as needed for providing client services or referrals.
• Establishes a comprehensive treatment plan, with client participation, that outlines the client goals, objectives, outcomes and structure of their treatment.
• Completes necessary documentation, per licensure standards, in a timely and accurate manner. Organize, file and maintain resident charts as identified by federal law and agency procedure.
• Provides individual, family and group counseling as needed per program model. Monitor progress.
• Refer, treat or recommend services as necessary to be sensitive to the individualized needs of the client and remain within the licensure and scope of practice.
• Relating with in-house staff or outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client. Attend weekly staffing, trainings and supervision.
• Facilitate activities which bring services, agencies, resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals. It may involve liaison activities and collateral contacts.
• Identifying the needs of a client that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and assisting the client to utilize the support systems and community resources available.
• Maintains credentials per licensure standards by participating in supervision and attending qualifying training to acquire CEU’s for licensure maintenance.
• Prompt and dependable attendance and scheduling.
• Displays a courteous and caring attitude towards clients, co-workers, visitors and referral sources.
• Understands, abides by and promotes agency policy, procedure and requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience:

• At minimum, PLADC in pursuit of LADC
• Working knowledge and commitment to the 12 step recovery program
• Demonstrates exceptional written communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exhibits the utmost professional and ethical behavior
• Valid driver license/acceptable driving record.
• Ability to manage direct reports.
• Effective time management.
• Knowledge of community resources
• Recognize competencies and limitations.

Preferred:

• LADC
• Experience in residential setting
• Experience in gender specific setting
• Experience in facilitating groups

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000