Counselor - O.C. - Orange County, CA
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Under the direction of the Senior Counselor with latitude for making independent decisions, assists in the supervision of assigned activities involved in establishing a total therapeutic environment as designated by senior staff members and "psychological consultants".

Responsibilities

Counsels, observes and evaluates residents assigned to his/her primary care:

Supervises a case load of client substance abusers, records activities and progress of clients in charts in a timely manner

Participates in case management and staff meetings, creates treatment plans with clients, liaison with Probation Officer as applicable regarding client progress

Performs one to one counseling, supervises and/or participates in group encounters, supervises and/or participates in all official functions of the program including open houses, parents group, community group meetings, public speaking engagements, and other functions as may be assigned by senior staff

Participates in resident marathons, structures and supervises morning meeting, seminars, house meetings and discussion groups

Performs floor coverage as deemed necessary by senior staff, conducts seminars for clients in our care.

Minimum Qualifications

High School completion or equivalency is required. Must posses and maintain a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge of therapeutic communities preferable by actual living experience, with sufficient training to have demonstrated competence in the field of clinical therapy. Attendance and completion in workshops to enhance clinical and administrative skills. Working knowledge and ability to successfully treat clients by applications of therapeutic techniques; experience for a period of time sufficient to demonstrate clinical competence, is required.

Must be drug and alcohol free for a minimum of two (2) years

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Company Information
Name: Phoenix House
Description: Since 1967, Phoenix House has been putting men, women and teens on the road to recovery. The largest non-profit alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention facility in the nation, each day we treat more than 5,000 persons in nearly 100 residential and outpatient programs throughout nine states.
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Application Information
Instructions: Fax Application To: 714-953-9155
Job Ref Code: CA0007
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