Serenity Knolls, a peaceful and picturesque residential treatment facility situated in Forest Knolls, CA, is actively searching for an Evening Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality care and support to clients participating in our residential treatment program. Serenity Knolls provides competitive benefits, a positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Our location is conveniently only 20 minutes from downtown San Rafael and 30 minutes from Novato.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This position is responsible for supervising all evening counselors. This person will be responsible to scheduling, approving timecards, and providing oversite to staff. This supervisory position is also a working evening counselor and will be responsible for the below.

• Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
• May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High School diploma or equivalent required. Appropriate Certifications/Registrations required.

Compensation for roles at Serenity Knolls varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Serenity Knolls provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: California

Calculated Hourly Range for role $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Schedule is 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Forest Knolls, CA 94933 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Forest Knolls, CA 94933: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person