SALARY:

$17.00 per hour

POSITION INFORMATION:

Relief Clinical Counselor As Needed

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Agency:  Horizon Services, Inc.
Program:  Chrysalis (Women’s Residential Treatment Co-occurring Program)
Job Title: Clinical Counselor

JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent provides a range of psychological assessments, treatment and exit planning, individual counseling and case management services with emphasis on co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder. The incumbent will work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health, addictions and substance use counseling, family, couples, parenting; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with mental and emotional health. This individual works with a treatment team, facilitates group-counseling sessions, conducts educational workshops and conducts special groups provided at Chrysalis.

KEY REQUIREMENTs

Drug Testing required

• Must pass Live Scan Fingerprinting
• Drug Testing required
• Background and-or Security Investigation required
• Valid Driver's License and Insurance

DUTIES:
The services provided by Chrysalis are based on evidence-based practice and the program includes the use of patient outcome monitors.  The incumbent will be responsible for contributing to programming based on empirically supported practices as well as quality improvement activities.  The incumbent has direct client care responsibilities, and program improvement activities.  The incumbent duties include, but are not limited to:  (1) Organizes work, sets priorities,  and meets multiple deadlines;  (2) Translates management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations;  (3) Establishes and monitors production and performance priorities and standards; ;  and (4) Deals effectively with individuals or groups representing widely diverse backgrounds, interest, and points of view.
  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The basic requirements for employment as Clinical Counselor are:

• BA degree or equivalent experience and training
• Previous experience working in the behavioral health care field
• Previous experience working with Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology
• Ability to assess problems and identify an approach to treatment
• Draw conclusions based upon facts gathered during assessment
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, particularly in the area of substance use disorder treatment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, a wide range of professional theories and assessment methods to a variety of patient populations.
• Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies.
• Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures.
• Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to behavioral health.

Resume, 3 references required, and cover letter; please mail to:

Horizon Services, Inc., Chrysalis
Attn: Program Director
3837 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609

you may also email:
chrysalis@hsimail.org 

• This is at a non-profit organization
• Principals only. Recruiters please don't contact this job poster
• Please, no phone calls about this job
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Agency:  Horizon Services, Inc.
Program:  Chrysalis (Women’s Residential Treatment Co-occurring Program)
Job Title: Milieu Counselor

JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent implements treatment plans and coordinates activities for residents with emphasis on co-occurring mental health and substance abuse treatment in order to achieve positive outcomes and to provide bases for those residents to function successfully in the community.  The incumbent works in a secure setting where it is necessary to follow safety policies and procedures to provide for a safe and secure program, establishing clear behavioral expectations and implementing appropriate consequences within established guidelines and should be able to interact with and view residents from a strength-based perspective.
KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Live Scan Fingerprinting
• Drug Testing required
• Background and-or Security Investigation required
• Valid Driver's License and Insurance

DUTIES:
The incumbent is responsible for the health and well being of the program and its residents. The incumbent facilitates the efficient operation of the residential community, ensures proper maintenance are reported and encourages involvement in, and enjoyment of, the community by the residents. The incumbent articulates the philosophy of the Chrysalis program, the Policies and Procedures, and serves as a liaison between the Clinical Counselor and the resident.
Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of residents and the facility.
• Mediate conflicts or disputes between residents and inform the Program Director and Clinical Counselor of issues in progress.
• Complete and submit an Incident Report after any incidents in the community.
• Document individual residents’ daily notes.
• Report emergencies to the Program Director and/or Lead Counselor.
• Identify significant behavioral issues and develop appropriate interventions.

General Responsibilities 

• Maintain regular contact with the Clinical Counselors regarding issues pertaining to their clients. 
• Oversee planning and preparation of nutritious, fresh, meals including snacks.
• Supervise housekeeping to ensure the community is clean and well maintained and privacy laws are adhered to.
• Assist any residents having difficulties. 
• Facilitate groups.
• Inform and enforce the Program Policies & Procedures.
• Provide general supervision of the community in the assigned area of responsibility by being visible and available and by establishing and maintaining good rapport with the residents.
• Act promptly and effectively in emergency situations. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The basic requirements for employment as Milieu Counselor are:

• Minimum qualification AA degree and 2 years mental health experience.
• Previous experience working with Substance Use Disorders
• Education on mood altering substances, signs of their use, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to residents’ rights
• Knowledge of community mental health and substance use resources
• Ability to identify and assess problems as an approach to treatment
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• If in recovery, at least three years of continuous sobriety

Resume, 3 references required, and cover letter; please mail to:

Horizon Services, Inc., Chrysalis
Attn: Program Director
3837 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609

you may also email:
chrysalis@hsimail.org

• This is at a non-profit organization
• Principals only. Recruiters please don't contact this job poster
• Please, no phone calls about this job
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Eden
A Program of Horizon Services, Inc.

Substance Use Disorder School-Based Prevention and Outpatient Treatment Counselors: Full-Time (Temporary until June 30, 2013).

Project Eden provides substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services to culturally diverse youth and their families in the Hayward/San Lorenzo/San Leandro/Castro Valley areas.  Our program has an opening for 3 full time temporary Counselors to work in our School Based Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention Program and/or our Outpatient Treatment Program. The position will end June 30, 2013. Responsibilities will include facilitating individual, group, and family interventions, drug screens, crisis intervention, and psycho-educational services to youth and/or parents. The ideal candidate will hold a Masters Degree in Social Work or counseling and have experience with substance abuse, on a school campus, working with LGBTQ youth and providing youth/family counseling. Applicants with a Bachelor’s or Associates Degree, are Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors, or in the process of getting their Certificate in Alcohol and Other Drugs.  They also must possess at least three years’ experience in school-based substance use disorder prevention services.  Bilingual in Spanish a plus. 

SEND RESUME TO:

Program Director
Project Eden
22646 Second St.
Hayward, CA  94541
(FAX) 510-247-8202
Project.eden@hsimail.org