Essential Qualifications:
- Experience consisting of three (3) years of providing CBT services and AOD counseling
- Must be registered or certified in substance abuse services by a state-approved agency, certification as CBT facilitator preferred:
- Knowledge of foster youth, offender populations, criminal subcultures, and cultural differences, substance abuse assessment tools;
- Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test.
- As mandated by the State of California those employees who work at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health Services, Administrative Staff or Transitional Living Facilities must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you
Certifications/Licenses:
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or a related field is preferred;
- Experience and education must meet the above requirement.
- A High School diploma or equivalent is required;
Experience and Competencies:
- Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Fresno County Credentialing; and
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon
successful completion of a pre-employment drug test,
pre-employment physical and criminal background check