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About the Role
The Intake and Recovery Counselor works closely with the Program Director, responsible for client screening, assessment, and case management counseling services for clients in the Harbor Light Center.
Responsibilities
- Assist with client discharges as directed by the Program Director or Executive Director
- Assist with urine analysis (UA) administration and documentation
- Support client screening, assessment, and stabilization services
- Complete discharge paperwork, including aftercare plans, referrals, and agency correspondence
- Maintain accurate case records according to Harbor Light Center standards
- Build referral partnerships and coordinate services with community agencies
- Attend staff meetings and collaborate with team members
- Monitor and evaluate resident progress throughout the program
- Provide case management services as assigned
- Facilitate individual counseling and group sessions, including education and process groups
- Other related duties as required
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Experience in substance abuse and/or mental health counseling (2 years required)
- Certification or License pursuant to CA Code of Regulations, Title 9 § 13010 (required)
- Knowledge of community resources and linkages with Multi-Diagnosis and Substances Abuse Recovery communities.
- Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to self-sufficiency
- Experience with Microsoft programs
- First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)
- Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment)
Skills
- Ability to maintain required continuing education hours and certifications (CEH or CEU) to meet regulatory requirements
- Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
- Ability to work with a highly diverse population
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of clinical documentation
- Knowledge of Medi-Cal Delivery System
- Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed treatment
Experience Level
- 2 years required
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Salary/Compensations
- $32-$36 Hourly
About the Company
- Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
- Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.