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Supervising Counselor

Job Details

Job Location

Stockton - 1609 N Wilson - Stockton, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$66,560.00 - $66,560.00 Salary/year

Job Category

Management

Description

Position Summary:

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 Job 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; and

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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; and

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching are performed in the normal course of the position.