Licensed Professional Counselor

Stars Counselor-Registered

Supports certified counselors in providing services to clients in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health programs in a manner that reflects our commitment to trauma informed, evidence-based practices.

Facility: Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

Shift: Full Time Days

Salary: $20.71 - $30.42

Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor-Registered (CADC-R) required. Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Level I (CADC I), National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC I), or higher certification required within two (2) years of hire.

One (1) year experience in alcohol and drug support required.

Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 30 days of hire.

If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, then successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.

All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse client populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to clients.

Stress Tolerance and Self Control - Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.

Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.

Communication and teamwork Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Brings others together and tries to reconcile differences.

Knowledge of substance use treatment/counseling with the skills to perform trauma-informed care and gender-responsive treatments.