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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Salary

$48,675.36 - $65,591.04 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5884E

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

04/21/2025

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+ Benefits

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Position/Program Information

We welcome applications from everyone.

Online application filing will begin on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 5:30 PM (PT). The application window may close unexpectedly once we have met the recruitment needs.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE THE SALARY INFORMATION AND TO REMOVE THE CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES – 20% RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BONUS LANGUAGE.

Exam Number:

Y5884E

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public sector benefits packages in the nation.

+ Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.

+ Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.

+ Generous Parental and Family Leave Benefits

+ Ridesharing, Parking, and Transit Benefits

+ 13 paid holidays per year

Click here for more details on employee benefits.

MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

What does this position do?

Participates as a counselor in a substance abuse or mental health services program designed to prevent substance abuse and provide for the treatment of rehabilitation patients and mental health clients with substance abuse problems.

Essential Job Functions

+ Facilitates in educational activities in informal group settings and in treatment or correctional centers to improve knowledge of substance abuse and mental health related areas.

+ Monitors and documents client/patient progress in substance abuse/mental health recovery.

+ Counsels patients/clients regarding community resources such as housing and/or employment or treatment services available to help prevent or cope with relapses.

+ Counsels patients/clients to prevent relapses by assisting them in recognizing causal factors of substance abuse/mental illness and in developing appropriate coping behaviors.

+ Participates with the treatment team of clinicians and release planners in developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment or therapy approaches for patients/clients, family members, and significant others in all phases of comprehensive substance abuse and/or mental health treatment programs.

+ Conducts interviews of clients/patients and assessments to obtain family, social, medical, work, and mental health histories.

+ Assists in the supervision of trainees and in the recruitment, selection, and training of such program staff members, as needed.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

One year of experience in a substance abuse program, including conducting physical assessments, providing counseling to individuals, families, and groups, and completing documentation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional points will be awarded to applicants who possess the following:

+ Experience beyond the Selection Requirements.

+ Registration or certification as an alcohol and drug counselor in California by either The California Association of DUI Treatment Program (CADTP) or The California Consortium of Addiction Program and Professionals (CCAPP)*. * In-order-to receive credit, applicant may attach a copy of their certificate with their application at the time of filing online.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your application, you must email them to the Exam Analyst,

Brenda Aguila at [email protected] seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and exam title.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

Examination content:

This assessment type, weighted 100%, will evaluate the training and experience you list on your application, including responses to desirable qualifications the supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

Applicants will need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be placed on the list.

Eligibility information:

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly for 12 months.

Special information:

Vacancy information:

We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services.

Available shift:

Appointees may work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Application and filing information

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.

+ Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, include yours when applying.

+ For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout the County. Please visit https://lacountylibrary.org.

+ All applicants must file their application online using their own login information. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Brenda Aguila, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

[email protected]

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

01

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.

Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.

Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested.

The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response.All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

02

How many years of experience do you have working in a substance abuse program, including performing physical assessments, providing counseling to individuals, families, and groups, and completing documentation?

+ Less than 1 year

+ At least 1 year, but less than 2 years.

+ At least 2 years, but less than 3 years.

+ 3 or more years.

+ No experience.

03

If you indicated that you have experience for Question 2, to ensure you receive credit, youMUSTprovideALLof the following:

1. Payroll Title

2. Name of Employer/ Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit:

3. Name and Title of Supervisor:

5. Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience:FROM (mm/yr) - TO (mm/yr)

5. Hours worked per week

6. List of duties that clearly demonstrate your analytical assignments:

List all experiences that apply.

If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY".

Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.

04

Are you registered or certified as an alcohol and drug counselor in California by either The California Association of DUI Treatment Program (CADTP) or The California Consortium of Addiction Program and Professionals (CCAPP)*?

*In order to receive credit, applicant mayattach a legible copy of the registration/certification at the time of filing, or via email to [email protected] within 7 calendar days of filing your application online.

+ Yes, and I have attached proof of my registration/certification to my online application.

+ Yes, and I will email proof of my registration/certification within seven (7) calendar days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ Not applicable

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Website

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