The Lakes Treatment Center is looking for compassionate and dedicated Certified Counselors to join our team! As a 24-hour facility, we offer opportunities across all shifts, and applicants must be flexible and available to work a variety of hours. Be part of a supportive environment where your care makes a real difference. The shifts include:
AM: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
PM: 12:00 PM-8:30 PM
This position requires working at least one weekend day.
Both Certified and Intern Counselors are welcome to apply!
Please note: This job is located in Copperopolis, CA and will requires in-person work. Please ensure that commute would work for you.
The Lakes Treatment Center is a residential behavioral health facility primarily treating substance use disorders and co-occurring biomedical and mental health problems located on the waterfront of Lake Tulloch in Northern California. This is a fast-paced, but incredibly rewarding, job as we watch residents go from their rock bottom to a new life over the course of successful treatment, often seeing visible improvement each and every day!
Check out our website: thelakestreatmentcenter.com
Responsibilities:
- Use the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria to explain why resident's do or do not meet ASAM Criteria.
- Complete required documentation including but not limited to Admission Assessments, Biopsychosocial, Outcome Measurement, and Treatment Plans.
- Prepare, facilitate, and complete notes for group sessions with various topics and of various group sizes ranging from 6-30 on average.
- Manage a caseload ranging from 6-10 residents on average, subject to change based on ability and workload.
- Develop and implement treatment plans with individualized goals and objectives based on each resident's strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
- Conduct sessions with families, friends, and loved ones as needed.
- Complete discharge and exit planning such as referrals to outside providers, sober living environment, and aftercare.
- Collaborate with the treatment team and other professions to provide comprehensive and integrated care addressing substance use disorders as well as behavioral, biomedical, mental health, spiritual and holistic care treating the whole person.
- Ability to utilize various counseling modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
Skills:
- Certified as Counselor with CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP.
- Experience working with diverse populations and addressing a range of mental health concerns
- Knowledge of evidence-based counseling practices and interventions, specifically ASAM Criteria.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with residents, staff, and treatment team as a whole.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a certified counselor through an organization approved by the Department of Health Care Services (e.g., CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE), or greater, evidenced by certification and primary source verification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have prior experience with the ASAM Criteria, managing a caseload, and proficiency with Google Workspace tools, including Gmail and Google Drive.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Copperopolis, CA 95228 (Required)
Work Location: In person
