Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Counselor - Higher Ed. consults student in individual or group with academic, financial, and personal matters. Has responsibilities of therapy, vocational testing and assessment, program development and evaluation, and outreach activities. Being a Counselor - Higher Ed. requires a master's degree of clinical/counseling psychology. Typically reports to department head. The Counselor - Higher Ed. contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Counselor - Higher Ed. typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Counselor
  • Pinnacle Treatment Brand
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Counselor

    We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. 

    Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction treatment services that has been featured in publications such as: LA Times, NBC Today, US News, Health Digest, Medscape, and Huffington Post.  

    Through our mission to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works we are able to touch the lives of more than 35,000 patients across the country every day.   

    Our teammates believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.   

    As a Counselor, you will oversee all aspects of a patient’s treatment. You will be responsible for the coordination and continuity of care from admission through discharge and follow-up of the patients. You will also promote performance improvement and service delivery by providing comprehensive psychological therapy directed toward addressing the causes and effects of the patient’s addiction.

    Benefits:

    • 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
    • 401k with company match
    • Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
    • Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
    • Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
    • Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

    Requirements:

    Counselor I:  $19/hour to $21/hour

    • Possess an associate degree in a relevant field or a majority of approved counselor certification courses, license, or certification necessary to provide counseling services to our patient population. Kern County requires a bachelor's degree or 75% of required counselor certification courses)
    • Possess counselor registration/certification by a “Certifying Organization: recognized by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Proof of registration is required immediately once employed with a California Alcohol and Drug Program certifying body. Employees must be registered prior to providing any counseling services per the DHCS (Department of Health Care Services).
    • 0 -2 years of experience

    Counselor II:  $21/hour to $23.50/hour 

    • Possess an associate degree in a relevant field or a majority of approved counselor certification courses, license, or certification necessary to provide counseling services to our patient population. Kern County requires a bachelor's degree or 75% of required counselor certification courses)
    • Possess counselor registration/certification by a “Certifying Organization: recognized by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Proof of registration is required immediately once employed with a California Alcohol and Drug Program certifying body. Employees must be registered prior to providing any counseling services per the DHCS (Department of Health Care Services).
    • 2-5 years of experience OR Master level

    Counselor III:  $23.50/hour to $26.50/hour (Certified) & $26.50/hour - $29.50/hour (Licensed)

    • Degrees must include being licensed, licensed eligible, or certified. Clinical skills must be effective in complex cases. Along with the below: 
    • Possess certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor with a CA approved certification agency or current credentials as licensed or license-eligible with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology. If license-eligible, must maintain the Board’s requirements to be able to practice including receiving the necessary amount of clinical supervision by a Board approved supervisor.
    • Proof of licensure or certification by a State approved regulatory agency is required immediately once employed. Employees must be credentialed prior to providing any counseling services per the DHCS (Department of Health Care Services). 

    Responsibilities: 

    • Provides orientation to new patients to the programs’ rules, policies, procedures, and patients' rights.
    • Conduct Intakes, Discharge Planning, Initial Assessments, and Initial Treatment Plans professionally and within time guidelines as required by applicable federal and state regulation, CARF guidelines and Pinnacle Policies. 
    • Involve patients in the assessment, treatment planning, and intervention aspects of treatment, which provides the patient with a sense of entitlement to their own recovery. 
    • Administer the biopsychosocial assessment, which evaluates all areas of patients' lives, including their addictions, medical and mental health history, socioeconomics, legal, etc. at intake and on an ongoing basis. 
    • Recognize and utilize patients’ Strengths, Needs, Ability, and Preferences (SNAP), to develop and implement individualized Treatment Plans that effectively help patients to meet their short & long-term goals.
    • Determine the clinical necessity of counseling services based on the clinical assessment and evaluation of the patients.
    • Monitor closely, and document any change of circumstances with the patients, especially as it relates to matters that may affect their recovery, identifying and addressing relapse indicators to promote relapse prevention interventions in an early stage. 
    • Comply with and implement the Medical Q.A (Quality Assurance) and Clinical Risk Management Policies, including: 
    • Evaluate the patients for any high-risk conditions (e.g., liver failure, pregnancy, overdose, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.), which may endanger the patient (suicidal) or other parties (homicidal). 
    • Administer the BAM-R, C-SSRS, GAD-7, and PHQ-9 screening tools to determine the severity of the patient's mental/emotional status. 
    • Evaluate the risk factors concerning each such case, considering the appropriateness of, and professionalism in treating such individuals in an OTP in comparison to treatment in a residential facility or other treatment modalities. 
    • Review and ask about other practitioners' involvement in the treatment of these high-risk conditions. Recommend immediate referral to such a specialist in case of need. Request the patient sign a waiver for release of information which will allow communication with the other practitioner in case of need (e.g., deterioration of the patient’s condition) 
    • Flag high-risk patients to the Medical Directors, Physician Extenders, and Regional Clinical Leadership (RCL) and highlight the conditions concerned. 
    • Refer such patients to the Medical Directors, Physician Extenders or RCLs (Regional Clinical Leadership) based on the urgency, utilizing the informal Referral Policy or the scheduled Treatment Team/Case Conference session. 
    • Review physician notes, following the Medical Directors or Physician Extenders’ session with the patient, verifying that they noted and addressed the high-risk factor, or otherwise bring it immediately to the attention of the supervising counselor, as well as the clinic manager, until the matter’s proper and professional handling by the physician or physician extender. 
    • Advise, in writing, other staff members (including the clinic manager, supervising counselor, dispensing nurse and front office) of high-risk patients and their condition. Maintain and circulate minutes from treatment team/case conference sessions to the other staff members. 
    • Provide professional counseling and referral services by: 
    • Addressing patients’ clinical and special needs by maintaining referrals to specialized (“second tier”) services rendered by physicians, physician extenders and counselors within Aegis, as well as referrals to Keys to Recovery (or other twelve-step) support groups, and other community resources (e.g., agencies and practitioners outside of Aegis), acting as a liaison to these agencies, as necessary.
    • Providing individual and group counseling as clinically necessary, to address the problem issues identified in the Initial Assessment and Treatment Plans. The counseling service will include protocols for the treatment of Relapse Prevention, Peer Pressure, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Family Preservation, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc. 
    • Utilizing advanced counseling techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, etc. 
    • Scheduling regular counseling sessions with patients; issue patient appointment cards and record scheduled or rescheduled sessions in EHR scheduler. 
    • Documenting counseling entries, including signature and date, as required by applicable federal and state regulations, CARF guidelines and Pinnacle policies. 
    • Engaging in Community Relations and Outreach efforts. 
    • Attending all recommended training including Physician Training of Counselors, RCL training, and case conferences with the program physicians and physician assistants. 
    • Collecting research data when requested. 
    • Observing the collection of patients’ urine samples when required 
    • Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required. 
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Join our team. Join our mission. 

     

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Counselor
  • Pinnacle Treatment Centers
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Counselor We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addictio...
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CAMP COUNSELOR
  • Channel Islands YMCA
  • Santa Barbara, CA OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Montecito Family YMCA - Santa Barbara, CA Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.50 Hourly Job Shift: Day DescriptionBENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU FREE F...
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Bereavement Counselor
  • VNA Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • About Us:At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees...
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Admissions Counselor
  • Valle Verde - a HumanGood community
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Full Time $28 to $36 DOE GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION Under general supervision of the Health Services Administrator, the Admissions Counselor directs the admissions program of the Health Center and ...
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Camp Counselor
  • St Vincent De Paul Society Of Los Angeles
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
  • Dear Applicant, We appreciate your interest in serving on our staff at Circle V Ranch Camp this summer. We are looking for positive, energetic, and dedicated staff who want to impact the lives of chil...
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Operations Manager| Ventura County Fairgrounds
  • Oak View Group
  • Ventura, CA
  • Overview: The Operations Manager is responsible for the effective management and running of venue concessions operations...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavior Therapist
  • Behavior Frontiers
  • Ventura, CA
  • Pay Rate: $20-25 DOE Behavior Frontiers is an industry leader in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) treatment for autism an...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Community Representative for Au Pair - Santa Barbara, CA
  • AIFS American Institute For Foreign Study
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Job Details Job Location: APIA - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara , CA Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: Undisclos...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Recovery Solutions
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Compensation Range: $32 - $36 / hour You Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a miss...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Wellpath
  • Ventura, CA
  • Compensation Range $49 - $55 / hour You Matter * Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a miss...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Facility Coordinator
  • Wellpath
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Compensation Range: $114,447 - $127,164 / year You Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved J...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Compliance Coordinator, RN
  • Wellpath
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Compensation Range: $112,320 - $124,800 / year You Matter: Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved J...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director
  • Careerbuilder
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ABOUT PACIFIC PRIDE FOUNDATION Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF) is a long-standing backbone institution...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara) is the county seat of Santa Barbara County in the U.S. state of California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been promoted as the "American Riviera". As of 2014, the city had an estimated population of 91,196, up from 88,410 in 2010, making it the second most populous city in the county after Santa Maria. The contig...
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