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Outpatient AOD Counselor (Full-Time) (Venice, CA)

Phoenix House California
place Los Angeles, 90081
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Alcohol Use
Drug Abuse
Substance Abuse
Families

About Job

Schedule For This Position

Tuesday through Saturday; 1:00pm to 9:30pm

Outpatient AOD Counselor

What does PHCA do?

At Phoenix House California, we are dedicated to helping young people, women and men overcome substance and alcohol use disorder to live extraordinary lives in recovery. Since 1979, we have been a leader in the field of substance use disorder treatment, providing addiction, behavioral health, and family services to anyone who needs our help, often offering the only chance of recovery to the underserved and uninsured in our community. Annually, over 44,000 individuals — including family members, parents, teachers, and students in California — receive our life-saving services: residential and outpatient treatment, continuing care, recovery support, school-based prevention and mental health services, and in-custody substance use disorder treatment and mental health services for male adolescents and adults.

What’s it like to work at PHCA?

At Phoenix House California, we take a holistic approach to drug addiction and mental health disorders that focuses on the power of being both proactive and reactive: prevention, early intervention, and recovery services. Understanding the health and safety risks of alcohol and drug misuse is the first step to reducing the risk of addiction. It starts with knowing the facts. We reach almost 32,000 students, parents, and teachers annually, through our school-based prevention and early intervention programs.

PHCA Benefits

  • 15 Paid Holidays for eligible employees
  • Pet, Life, Travel, Legal Coverage
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Continued Education Assistance

Position Details

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Outpatient Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor is responsible for individual service coordination for patients enrolled in Phoenix House Outpatient Services, including supporting a successful transition back into the community. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the Outpatient AOD Counselor carries a patient caseload and supports the successful integration of medical care, substance abuse treatment, and other services within individual treatment plans.

Position Requirements

  • The AOD Counselor 1 shall possess a High school diploma or its equivalent; and be registered as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). or
  • The AOD Counselor 2 shall possess a Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent; and be Certified as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
  • Minimum of one-year prior experience in a related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
  • Must maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Alcohol Use
Drug Abuse
Substance Abuse

Age Groups

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues
Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Nursing Home
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences
Forensic