Chemical Dependency Counselor - Spanish/English Bilingual Required
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: salem
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities: + Provide high quality clinical services (individual, group, and
family) to our members through direct assessment, diagnosis and
formulation/implementation of treatment plan in outpatient or
residential settings. Provide all care in accordance with accepted
best practice standards and department protocols (including
supervision). Conducts hospital consults as requested by clinical
services manager, Clinical Director or Chief of Addiction Medicine
department. Provide case management through appropriate triaging
and referrals, consultation with other providers, contact with
members and their families, and reporting to outside agencies. + Document all member care in the electronic medical record in
accordance with accepted medical/legal standards. + Provide other member or department services, such as program
development, in-service training, crisis intervention and
supervision of members during residential activities. Basic Qualifications: Experience + N/A Education + Master's level degree in counseling, social work, or closely
related field (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.), post-master's experience
not required, if completed one (1) year of departmental
internship. License, Certification, Registration + Certified alcohol and drug counselor; or licensed professional
counselor - LPC; or licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT;
or licensed clinical social worker - LCSW required at time of
hire/transfer. + Current license to practice without restriction and/or A/D
Certification in practicing state required at time of
hire/transfer. + National Provider Identifier (NPI) required prior to
employment start date. Additional Requirements: + Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice
treatment for; members and their family members needing Addiction
intervention and/or treatment services; including treatment
principles for individual, family and group counseling; adolescent
development; family systems theory, and treatment/intervention
options for sexual/physical and other trauma survivors. + Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for
reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality. + Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice
protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors. + Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat members affected by
substance use/dependence. + Ability to recognize, assess, and initiate treatment for
members with co-occurring issues. + Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and
tools. + Ability to carry a large caseload. + Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems -
both internal and external. + Basic electronic mail communication skills. + Basic computer skills in windows applications. + Basic computer skills including ability to access and utilize
web-based resources, and communicate in writing using electronic
mail. + Final candidate must pass pre-employment language skill
assessment administered over the phone by Kaiser Permanente. + Upon hire, must take the next available Kaiser Permanente
Qualified Bilingual Staff (QBS) training for continued
employment. Preferred Qualifications: + Minimum two (2) years of post-master's experience. + Provides clinical services with emphasis on addiction
treatment utilizing knowledge of current best practices in field of
substance use disorders. + Considers cultural nuances and health care beliefs in the
provision of care to a diverse member base. + Provides substance abuse consultation to other professionals,
members and referents. + Proficient in computer skills including Windows applications,
access/utilization of web-based resources, keyboarding. + Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice
treatment for members and their family members needing addiction
intervention and/or treatment services; + Training and experience related to counseling/treatment
principles for; individual, family and group counseling; adolescent
development; family systems theory, and treatment/intervention
options for sexual/physical and other trauma survivors. + Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for
reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality. + Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice
protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors, as
identified by licensing and /or Certifying Boards. + Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat members affected by
substance use/dependence. + Ability to diagnose and treat members with co-occurring
issues. + Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and
tools. + Ability to carry a large caseload. + Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems -
both internal and external. + Proficient electronic mail communication skills. + Proficient computer skills in windows applications. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to
a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be
considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and
state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but
not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance
Ordinances. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Chemical Dependency Counselor - Spanish/English Bilingual
Required LOCATION: Salem, Oregon REQNUMBER: 932721 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be
considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal,
state and local laws, including but not limited to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Salem , Chemical Dependency Counselor - Spanish/English Bilingual Required, Other , salem, Oregon
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