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Supervising Counselor

WestCare
place San Diego, 92164
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Full Time

About Job



Overview

Person in this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.



Essential Functions

  • Administrative supervision of staff assigned to the program.
  • Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program.
  • Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the treatment case files to ensure compliance with program standards.
  • Facilitate educational groups, family groups and assist clients of the program.
  • Responsible for ensuring facility compliance with health, fire, safety and other regulatory standards.
  • Mediate client issues that cannot be appropriately resolved at the program level.
  • Ensure that the agency systems for collecting statistical data necessary for program evaluation, planning, justification and staff training are collected as required.
  • Fill in for counselors during times they may be unavailable due to illness, training, etc.
  • Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports as requested.
  • Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested.
  • Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested including acting as a liaison to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) when the Program Director is not available.
  • Available to be call and program coverage as needed.
  • Participate in daily shift exchange including documenting in facility log at the end of shifts and thoroughly reviewing log at the start of shifts.
  • Perform the duties of any Counselor when needed.
  • Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.


Essential Qualifications

  • Experience consisting of a minimum of one (1) year working in a substance abuse treatment program;
  • One (1) year experience in supervision/management;
  • Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser;
  • Must be in possession of a valid California Driver’s License and be eligible for WestCare vehicle insurance;
  • Must be able to pass a criminal history background screening and receive clearance from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; and
  • CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test.


Education

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; or
  • Equivalent experience consisting of three (3) years of documented experience demonstrating a history of administrative responsibility in the area of substance abuse treatment/recovery for the criminal justice population.


Working Conditions

  • Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; and
  • Some outdoor activities may be required.


Physical Demands

  • The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, BUT exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.
  • Occasional lifting of more than 10 pounds.
  • Transportation of clients in company vehicle.
  • Occasional risk of intensive physical activity with clients.
  • Sitting, standing, walking, reaching are performed in the normal course of the position.



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