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Statement of Purpose
The Counselor II fulfills assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well being of clients and integrity of the program.
Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and 12 step/recovery resources in the community.
Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual, group, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training, and other occasions as appropriate.
Ability to write clear (and concise) statements, summarizing client’s feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their treatment plan; goals and objectives. Includes letters to referral agencies, courts/probation.
Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Ability to prepare for, and facilitate specialty programs.
Knowledge of referrals, both in and out of the New Perceptions North, LLC treatment system.
Knowledge of the philosophy and approach of the 12-step model of recovery (AA, CA, NA, Alanon).
Ability to communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers, supervisors and non-New Perceptions resources.
Thorough understanding of computer operations; Windows and word processing (MS word).
Counselor II Competencies and Performance Expectations
All Counselor II’s are expected to meet the requirements of Counselor I, Counselor II and in addition are expected to:
Oversee daily program activities
Identify a crisis
Train, coach and mentor staff
Make clinical decisions
Conduct and facilitate specialty groups
Prerequisite Qualifications
Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
High school diploma or equivalency. Recognized certification, degree, or at a minimum 5 years experience as a substance abuse counselor; related supervised work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on New Perceptions North, LLC business.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.
Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write N/A to indicate those qualifications which are not applicable:
Class “B” Drier’s License
Class “C” Driver’s License
Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.
First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
Medication training required within 30 days of employment.
Bilingual (specify: )
Develop computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties within 90 days of employment.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.
Modality Specific Job Responsibilities
Duties may vary based on assignment. Employee shall receive, concurrent with this job description, the specific evaluation necessary for their specific job.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in this position.
