Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor

Coastal Oaks Special Care Center, Atascadero, CA

$26-$29 per hour (scheduled would have one weekend day Sun-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday to hold groups)

Coastal Oaks Care Center, a newly owned facility by Generations Healthcare, is a 63 (33 LTC and 30 STP) Bed Special Treatment Program. We are looking for a Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor to join our team. We are committed to providing kind, competent and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you.

Position Overview:

The Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor is responsible for providing individualized support and guidance to residents in recovery. In collaboration with the Behavioral Health team, the Behavioral Health Recovery Counselor will focus on building relationships with residents and focus on strategies to prevent relapse and promote long-term sobriety.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments to identify clients’ risk factors for relapse, including personal history, triggers, and coping mechanisms.
• Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to develop personalized relapse prevention plans, emphasizing self-awareness, coping skills, and stress management.
• Lead educational and support groups focused on relapse prevention techniques, including recognizing triggers, developing coping strategies, and building a support network.
• Lead care conferences with required stakeholders and provide progress, insights on current barriers and updates on compliance.
• Offer immediate support and intervention in crisis situations, employing de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety of clients.
• Work closely with other behavioral health team members, including therapists, medical staff, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care.
• Educate residents and their families about the recovery process, including the importance of aftercare and ongoing support networks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with facility policies and regulations.
• Stay informed about the latest research and best practices in addiction treatment and relapse prevention.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of addiction theories, recovery processes and evidence-based practices in relapse prevention.
• Able to manage and provide redirection of potential behaviors of residents in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to create care plans and effectively document changes in condition
• Possesses superior interpersonal, human relations, and behavior management skills.
• Proficient in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and trust with residents.
• Works effectively in a collaborative setting.
• Possesses excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Able to work well under pressure, problem solve, and meet deadlines.
• Able to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands.
• Able to communicate with residents, staff, customers and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in field of Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field preferred.
• Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Level I (CADC-I) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in addiction counseling or related field with a focus on relapse prevention preferred.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or moderate to severe mental illness preferred.
  
  

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

For more detailed information please visit www.lifegen.net.

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