Supervising Counselor

Job Details Job Location : San Diego, CA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 4 Year Degree Salary Range : $69,000.00 - $72,800.00 Salary / year Job Category : ManagementPosition Summary : Person in this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.Essential Job Functions : Administrative supervision of staff assigned to the program;Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program;Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the treatment case files to ensure compliance with program standards;Facilitate educational groups, family groups and assist clients of the program;Responsible for ensuring facility compliance with health, fire, safety and other regulatory standards;Mediate client issues that cannot be appropriately resolved at the program level;Ensure that the agency systems for collecting statistical data necessary for program evaluation, planning, justification and staff training are collected as required;Fill in for counselors during times they may be unavailable due to illness, training, etc.;Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports as requested;Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested;Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested including acting as a liaison to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) when the Program Director is not available;Available to be on call and provide program coverage as needed;Participate in daily shift exchange including documenting in facility log at the end of shifts and thoroughly reviewing log at the start of shifts;Perform the duties of any Counselor when needed;Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; andPerform any other duties as assigned.Essential Qualifications : Experience consisting of a minimum of one (1) year working in a substance abuse treatment program;One (1) year experience in supervision / management;Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser;Must be in possession of a valid California Driver’s License and be eligible for WestCare vehicle insurance;Must be able to pass a criminal history background screening and receive clearance from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation;CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test.Education : Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; orEquivalent experience consisting of three (3) years of documented experience demonstrating a history of administrative responsibility in the area of substance abuse treatment / recovery for the criminal justice population.Working Conditions : Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting;Some outdoor activities may be required.Physical Demands : The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, BUT exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks;Occasional lifting of more than 10 pounds;Transportation of clients in company vehicle;Occasional risk of intensive physical activity with clients;Sitting, standing, walking, reaching are performed in the normal course of the position.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $69,000 - $72,800