Job Title: AOD Counselor I and II

Reports To: Program Manager

About CLARE|MATRIX:

CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance misuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970, CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance misuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence- Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research, and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains 18 facilities in the Southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment, Adaptability and Equality.

Summary:

The Counselor supports the activities of the department, which provides high quality substance misuse recovery services for people who are struggling with the addictions to alcohol and other drugs by assisting them in achieving identified goals.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage a caseload of clients
• Group Facilitation, individual counseling & case management of clients
• File compliance ensuring contractual guidelines and CLARE|MATRIX’s standards are upheld
• Crisis Management
• Collaborative team work
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of CLARE|MATRIX’s mission, vision, & philosophy
• Contribute to a healthy work environment
• Actively participate in meetings and team-building activities.
• Communicate on a direct and timely basis about needs and problems as they arise.
• Ensure standards of conduct are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX standards.
• Ensure a community environment is maintained.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX standards.
• Maximize learning opportunities by remaining receptive to constructive feedback and utilizing support available from your supervisor and others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure client files are upheld and managed to contractual and CLARE|MATRIX standards.
• Develop a treatment plan with each client; update the treatment plan as needed or as required by licensure, certification, and/or contract.
• Conduct goal oriented individual counseling sessions with caseload clients or as needed within the assigned department.
• Conduct group counseling and educational sessions.
• Act as a client advocate and assist clients with problem solving.
• Provide appropriate referrals, following up on all referrals and interventions to ensure that the client has access to designated services.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to clients when appropriate.
• Maintain contact with each client as required by contract and program guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and up to date information in each client’s chart and document client contact by using the progress note system.
• Advocate with primary care providers to ensure access to quality treatment and/or care
• Attend and actively participate in case conferences, related training, and collaborative relationships between CLARE|MATRIX and established partners.
• Represent CLARE|MATRIX at community meetings, collaborate with other social services agencies as a part of continuum of care, and serve as an advocate for CLARE|MATRIX constituents, if applicable.

Other Related Classes:

• Counselor II is an AOD Counselor who is certified by a recognized governing body by the state of California.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have counseling experience in a substance misuse treatment center setting. Certified AOD Counselor required. In addition the following are strongly desired/ required Experience and ability to work well with diverse populations.

• Possess an understanding of issues of substance use and mental health.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and counseling skills.

The 12 Core Functions of a alcohol and other drug counselor are as listed below:

Screening Intake Orientation Assessment

Treatment Planning Counseling

Case Management Crisis Intervention

Client Education Referral

Reports and Record keeping Consultation with Other Professionals

Medical History:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with client or food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screening report be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner signature for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a self-report screening questionnaire.

TB test are to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician’s statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician’s statement shall be renewed annually.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX’s offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Job Title: AOD Counselor I and II

Reports To: Program Manager

About CLARE|MATRIX:

CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance misuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970, CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance misuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence- Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research, and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains 18 facilities in the Southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment, Adaptability and Equality.

Summary:

The Counselor supports the activities of the department, which provides high quality substance misuse recovery services for people who are struggling with the addictions to alcohol and other drugs by assisting them in achieving identified goals.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage a caseload of clients
• Group Facilitation, individual counseling & case management of clients
• File compliance ensuring contractual guidelines and CLARE|MATRIX’s standards are upheld
• Crisis Management
• Collaborative team work
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of CLARE|MATRIX’s mission, vision, & philosophy
• Contribute to a healthy work environment
• Actively participate in meetings and team-building activities.
• Communicate on a direct and timely basis about needs and problems as they arise.
• Ensure standards of conduct are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX standards.
• Ensure a community environment is maintained.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX standards.
• Maximize learning opportunities by remaining receptive to constructive feedback and utilizing support available from your supervisor and others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure client files are upheld and managed to contractual and CLARE|MATRIX standards.
• Develop a treatment plan with each client; update the treatment plan as needed or as required by licensure, certification, and/or contract.
• Conduct goal oriented individual counseling sessions with caseload clients or as needed within the assigned department.
• Conduct group counseling and educational sessions.
• Act as a client advocate and assist clients with problem solving.
• Provide appropriate referrals, following up on all referrals and interventions to ensure that the client has access to designated services.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to clients when appropriate.
• Maintain contact with each client as required by contract and program guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and up to date information in each client’s chart and document client contact by using the progress note system.
• Advocate with primary care providers to ensure access to quality treatment and/or care
• Attend and actively participate in case conferences, related training, and collaborative relationships between CLARE|MATRIX and established partners.
• Represent CLARE|MATRIX at community meetings, collaborate with other social services agencies as a part of continuum of care, and serve as an advocate for CLARE|MATRIX constituents, if applicable.

Other Related Classes:

• Counselor II is an AOD Counselor who is certified by a recognized governing body by the state of California.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have counseling experience in a substance misuse treatment center setting. Certified AOD Counselor required. In addition the following are strongly desired/ required Experience and ability to work well with diverse populations.

• Possess an understanding of issues of substance use and mental health.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and counseling skills.

The 12 Core Functions of a alcohol and other drug counselor are as listed below:

Screening Intake Orientation Assessment

Treatment Planning Counseling

Case Management Crisis Intervention

Client Education Referral

Reports and Record keeping Consultation with Other Professionals

Medical History:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with client or food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screening report be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner signature for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a self-report screening questionnaire.

TB test are to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician’s statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician’s statement shall be renewed annually.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX’s offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Job Title: AOD Counselor I /Intake Counselor

Reports To: Program Director or Designee

About CLARE|MATRIX:

CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance misuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970, CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance misuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence- Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research, and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains 18 facilities in the Southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment, Adaptability and Equality.

 

Summary:

The Counselor supports the activities of the department, which provides high quality substance misuse recovery services for people who are struggling with the addictions to alcohol and other drugs by assisting them in achieving identified goals.

 

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Complete initial assessment utilizing ASAM screening tool
• Complete Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment on each individual client
• Complete Trauma/Risk Assessments
• Complete Financial Eligibility
• Complete Cal-OMS admission
• Complete SUD diagnosis
• Determine a specific level of care based on each individual independently
• Usage of SAGE in every admission
• Provide excellent customer service to potential clients and their family members
• Ability to successfully prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Adhere to company HIPAA and confidentiality policies
• Be consciously aware of his/her own scope of practice
• Manage a caseload of clients
• Group Facilitation, individual counseling & case management of clients
• File compliance ensuring contractual guidelines and CLARE|MATRIX’s standards are upheld
• Crisis Management
• Collaborative team work
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of CLARE|MATRIX’s mission, vision, & philosophy
• Contribute to a healthy work environment
• Actively participate in meetings and team-building
• Communicate on a direct and timely basis about needs and problems as they
• Ensure standards of conduct are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX
• Ensure a community environment is
• Ensure health and safety regulations are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX
• Maximize learning opportunities by remaining receptive to constructive feedback and utilizing support available from your supervisor and others.
• All other duties as assigned

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure client files are upheld and managed to contractual and CLARE|MATRIX
• Develop a treatment plan with each client; update the treatment plan as needed or as required by licensure, certification, and/or contract.
• Conduct goal oriented individual counseling sessions with caseload clients or as needed within the assigned department.
• Conduct group counseling and educational
• Act as a client advocate and assist clients with problem
• Provide appropriate referrals, following up on all referrals and interventions to ensure that the client has access to designated services.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to clients when
• Maintain contact with each client as required by contract and program
• Maintain accurate and up to date information in each client’s chart and document client contact by using the progress note system.
• Advocate with primary care providers to ensure access to quality treatment and/or care
• Attend and actively participate in case conferences, related training, and collaborative relationships between CLARE|MATRIX and established partners.
• Represent CLARE|MATRIX at community meetings, collaborate with other social services agencies as a part of continuum of care, and serve as an advocate for CLARE|MATRIX constituents, if applicable.

Other Related Classes:

• Counselor II is an AOD Counselor who is certified by a recognized governing body by the state of California.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have counseling experience in a substance misuse treatment center setting. Certified AOD Counselor required. In addition, the following are strongly desired/ require Experience and ability to work well with diverse populations.

• Possess an understanding of issues of substance use and mental
• Must have reliable
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and counseling

The 12 Core Functions of an alcohol and other drug counselor are as listed below:

Screening Intake Orientation Assessment

Treatment Planning Counseling

Case Management Crisis Intervention

Client Education                 Referral

Reports and Record keeping Consultation with Other Professionals

Medical History:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with client or food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screening report be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner signature for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a self-report screening questionnaire.

TB test are to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician’s statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician’s statement shall be renewed annually.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX’s offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by jobholders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Job Title: AOD Counselor I and II

Reports To: Program Manager

About CLARE|MATRIX:

CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance misuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970, CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance misuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children in southern California.

 

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence- Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research, and community involvement.

 

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains 18 facilities in the Southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment, Adaptability and Equality.

Summary:

The Counselor supports the activities of the department, which provides high quality substance misuse recovery services for people who are struggling with the addictions to alcohol and other drugs by assisting them in achieving identified goals.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage a caseload of clients
• Group Facilitation, individual counseling & case management of clients
• File compliance ensuring contractual guidelines and CLARE|MATRIX’s standards are upheld
• Crisis Management
• Collaborative team work
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of CLARE|MATRIX’s mission, vision, & philosophy
• Contribute to a healthy work environment
• Actively participate in meetings and team-building
• Communicate on a direct and timely basis about needs and problems as they
• Ensure standards of conduct are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX
• Ensure a community environment is
• Ensure health and safety regulations are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX
• Maximize learning opportunities by remaining receptive to constructive feedback and utilizing support available from your supervisor and others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure client files are upheld and managed to contractual and CLARE|MATRIX
• Develop a treatment plan with each client; update the treatment plan as needed or as required by licensure, certification, and/or contract.
• Conduct goal oriented individual counseling sessions with caseload clients or as needed within the assigned department.
• Conduct group counseling and educational
• Act as a client advocate and assist clients with problem
• Provide appropriate referrals, following up on all referrals and interventions to ensure that the client has access to designated services.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to clients when
• Maintain contact with each client as required by contract and program
• Maintain accurate and up to date information in each client’s chart and document client contact by using the progress note system.
• Advocate with primary care providers to ensure access to quality treatment and/or care
• Attend and actively participate in case conferences, related training, and collaborative relationships between CLARE|MATRIX and established partners.
• Represent CLARE|MATRIX at community meetings, collaborate with other social services agencies as a part of continuum of care, and serve as an advocate for CLARE|MATRIX constituents, if applicable.

 

Other Related Classes:

• Counselor II is an AOD Counselor who is certified by a recognized governing body by the state of California.

 

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have counseling experience in a substance misuse treatment center setting. Certified AOD Counselor required. In addition the following are strongly desired/ required experience and ability to work well with diverse populations.

• Possess an understanding of issues of substance use and mental
• Must have reliable
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and counseling

The 12 Core Functions of a alcohol and other drug counselor are as listed below:

Screening Intake Orientation Assessment

Treatment Planning Counseling

Case Management Crisis Intervention

 

 

Client Education Referral

Reports and Record keeping Consultation with Other Professionals

 

Medical History:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with client or food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screening report be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner signature for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a self-report screening questionnaire.

 

TB test are to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician’s statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician’s statement shall be renewed annually.

 

 

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

 

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX’s offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job

 

 

description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Job Title:  Program Manager I and II

Reports To: Senior Directors

About CLARE|MATRIX:

CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970, CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance abuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children in Southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence-Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research, and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains 18 facilities in the Southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment and Adaptability.

Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program services. Incumbent develops, manages, reports on and is accountable for the activities of the program and its staff. The Program Manager also represents and promotes CLARE|MATRIX by participating in various community activities and is a key leader in the overall management of the program. In the role, incumbent supports the Senior Directors in the areas of human resources, finances and general accountability. The Program Manager is ultimately responsible for communicating the vision, mission, values and strategic plan of the organization, to employees and adherence to these by team members.

Major Areas of Responsibilities:

• Oversee clients’ day-to-day operations and
• Supervision and monitoring of the following includes but is not limited to:
  • Staff Training and Supervision
  • Quality Assurance
  • Contract Compliance and Utilization
  • Participant Treatment and Progress
  • Court Liaison
• Attend stakeholder
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Outpatient
• Work with government monitors and project administrators on 
• Ensure proper recording of services for billing and monitor government contracts, including but not limited to Drug Medi-Cal, SAMHSA, DUI and homeless services contracts.
• Monitor the maintenance of files and records in the Outpatient program, including conducting regular audits.
• Prepare all reports for appropriate agencies or contracts and coordinates with CLARE|MATRIX Contract Administrator.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and community members.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Registered with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW or AMFT.
• Previous experience managing contracts.
• Experience in working with diverse populations.
• A minimum of one year sobriety if in recovery.
• Experience of working in substance use disorder treatment is desired.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medi-Cal, commercial insurance, Covered California and other funding sources.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office, databases, electronic medical records keeping.
• Detail-oriented and ability to work independently when needed.
• Able to plan and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.

Other Related Class:

Program Manager II is a higher level within the same job class. Elevation to this level is subject to supervisory recommendation and approval.

Medical History:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with client or food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screening report be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner signature for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a self-report screening questionnaire.

TB test are to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician’s statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician’s statement shall be renewed annually.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

 

Job Title: Maintenance Technician/Driver

Reports to: Sober Living & Facilities Manager

About CLARE|MATRIX: CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970, CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance abuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children, in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators; CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence- Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains 18 facilities in the Southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment, Adaptability and Equality.

Primary Objectives: 

Provide safe and timely transportation for our participants to scheduled appointments. Picks up and delivers supplies as needed in support of program and participants. As well as assist maintenance staff with repairs, painting, minor plumbing, and janitorial tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Transports participants in the agency vehicle to their approved scheduled appointments and other venues as assigned in a safe and professional manner.
• Picks up supplies (prescription medications, etc.) and delivers them to the appropriate location.
• Inspects agency vehicle for defects before and after trips and reports any issues with the vehicle’s condition to their supervisor.
• Responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and cleaning of program
• Responsible for ensuring the dash camera is on and functioning correctly whenever driving the vehicle.
• Maintains accurate trip mileage log for all
• Completes all documentation and submits reports in a timely manner.
• Monitors participant conduct during travel and reports problems or concerns regarding a specific participant or transportation requests to the supervisor.
• Maintains participant confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with participants at all times.
• Wears seat belt at all times when operating the vehicle.
• Ensures that participants are all wearing their seat belts at all times when the vehicle is in motion.
• Does not text, email, or talk on phone without the use of a hands-free device while the vehicle is in motion.
• Performing repair or general Maintenance work of facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment at various sites including janitorial duties, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, glazier, and painting tasks.
• Moving and assisting in transportation of furniture, supplies, and equipment.
• Performing minor repairs, troubleshooting, and adjustment of locks on cabinets, locks, closets, desks.
• May perform office duties as needed at the corporate office and work on special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have at least 1-year experience as a Professional Driver for an 8+ passenger van
• Commercial C License preferred
• Must have a current and valid CA driver's license with a clean driving record
• Requires successful clearance of a background check, TB test, Physical, References, Live Scan, DMV Clearance
• Capable of understanding directions and the ability to read and use maps accurately
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population
• Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Action oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Outstanding ability to follow-through with tasks
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of interdisciplinary team
• Integrity with ability to work independently
• Strong initiative and enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in whenever needed
• Able to communicate well at all levels of the organization including working with organization leadership and high-level representatives of partner organizations
• A positive attitude

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Medical History:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with client or food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screening report, must be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a self-report screening questionnaire.

TB test are to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician’s statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician’s statement shall be renewed annually.

Work Environment

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX’s offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Job Title: Housing & Benefits Coordinator/Specialist

Reports To: Program Manager - GBHI

About CLARE|MATRIX:

CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance misuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970, CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance misuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence-Based Treatment practices. It continues to break new ground in positive outcomes, outreach, research, and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains 18 facilities in the Southern California region, providing services to participants consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment, Adaptability, and Equality.

Summary: The GBHI Housing/Benefits Coordinator will link participants with public benefits and help them manage and retain housing. The Housing/Benefits Coordinator will work closely with local and government agencies to enroll participants in Medi-Cal, SSI/SSDI, Covered California health insurance, General Relief, and any other benefits to which the individual may be entitled. Providing advocacy to resolve enrollment needs will be ongoing responsibility, troubleshooting daily housing issues via advocacy with housing managers and systems. This is a full-time position that is 100% devoted to GBHI service delivery.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Complete initial resource and services assessment for each participant
• Design a service plan for each participant
• Provide resources to participants, including but not limited to housing, job training, job placement, education, health services, etc.
• Conduct intensive case management and ensure follow through with provided resources
• Collaborate with the internal program director, program coordinator, and counselors regarding

participants progress with obtaining resources.

• Efficiently and accurately update participant trackers
• Attend community resource meetings and remain informed of their policies, programs,
• Actively participate in weekly supervision with Program Director
• Attend and contribute during staff meetings

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• Preferred education: a minimum of a bachelor's degree (B.A.or B.S.)
• Have experience with billing and housing
• The ideal candidate will have at least three years' experience working with homeless persons in benefits application and experience in behavioral health services delivery
• State SUD counselor certification is desired
• Lived experience will be a
• Have experience with building community resources, enrolling participants with local and government agencies

Medical History:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with client or food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screening report be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner signature for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a self-report screening questionnaire.

TB test are to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician's statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician's statement shall be renewed annually.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE| MATRIX's offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

 

 

Job Title: Care Coordinator (Case Manager)

Reports to: Program Manager

About CLARE|MATRIX: CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970, CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance abuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children, in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators; CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence- Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains 18 facilities in the Southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment, Adaptability and Equality.

Primary Objectives:

The Care Coordinator is responsible for using a collaborative and coordinated approach to linking participants with appropriate health and social services to address their specific needs and treatment goals. This role requires that the Care Coordinator is knowledgeable of relevant community resources and effective at communicating with other professionals, providers, and participants to successfully link participants to services. The role of the Care Coordinator is to offers support services to participants to increase self-efficacy, self-advocacy, basic life skills, coping strategies, self-management of biopsychosocial needs, benefits and resources, and reintegration into the community.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team, the Care Coordinator will assess participants to address any problems, needs, or barriers identified in the areas of: Housing, Employment, Education/Training, Financial, Legal, Sobriety/Social Support, SUD Treatment, Family/Social, and Medical/Psychiatric.
• Assists the primary counselor with discharge-planning efforts, commencing at the time of admission on all assigned participants, including housing, employment, medical/psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc.
• Provides participants with high-quality referrals and linkages for patients to necessary resources and services as identified in the Treatment Plan/Problem List, playing an active role in reducing access barriers and ensuring participants have ‘actual’ access to needed services.
• Acts as a bridge between health and human service providers to ensure that information is appropriately exchanged, and participants are successfully linked to needed resources/services.
• Coordinates care with other community agencies by assisting participants with eligibility, documentation, and applications, etc. needed to access services/resources.
• Assists participants with transitions within the SUD system of care, referring to higher or lower level of care as appropriate.
• Follows up with participants to ensure all scheduled appointments and linkages are completed.
• Collaborates and communicates fully with other team members regarding participant behavior and provides weekly updates of participant’s progress.
• Routinely identifies new and existing community resources that participants may benefit from.
• Conducts outreach to the community to develop relationships with other providers and organizations that can benefit program participants in supporting their recovery.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with participants, staff, and other service providers through telephone, emails, letters, and progress notes and or reports to the County, State, and other service providers on behalf of the participant.
• Provides individual counseling, group facilitation, and crisis intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as needed.
• Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in participant’s electronic health record, which documents contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning, and other care coordination activities.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care coordination or other services provided.
• Develops and submits accurate reports regarding services delivered, clients served, outcome of referrals, retention rates, and other information as needed.
• Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of CLARE|MATRIX.
• Professionally conducts self in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics.
• Attends in-service training and relevant educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Additional tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or designee

Qualifications

• Passion and desire to work with individuals with a substance use disorders using a compassionate and person-centered approach.
• One year of experience in social services or related field preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and a creative problem-solver.
• Proficient in computer skills and use of Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license.
• Registration or Certification with a state approved AOD certifying body. Must be registered or certified upon hire.

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Medical History:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with client or food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screening report, must be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a self-report screening questionnaire.

TB test are to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician’s statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician’s statement shall be renewed annually.

Work Environment

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX’s offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

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Job Title:   Behavioral Health Clinician (Therapist)

Reports To:  Program Director/ Manager (or designee)

About CLARE|MATRIX: CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970 CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance abuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence-Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research, and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA CLARE|MATRIX maintains 18 facilities in the southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment and Adaptability.

Summary:  The Licensed/License Eligible Therapist will spend the majority of his/her time providing individual therapy to clients from residential to outpatient care.

 Responsibilities and Duties:

• Individual and group therapy
• Biopsychosocial assessments, utilization reviews, discharge summaries, treatment plan reviews, and other documentation for clients
• Case management as necessary for assigned clients
• Crisis and clinical support to programs as needed
• Individual and group therapy at both Pico and Conscious Recovery locations
• Biopsychosocial assessments, utilization reviews, discharge summaries, treatment plan reviews, and other documentation for clients
• Meet with insurance clients to conduct utilization reviews and document medical necessity
• Attend treatment team meetings and have treatment team notes ready for each client
• Conduct case conferences with team members as necessary
• Meet timeframes for documents, treatment plans, etc.
• Case Management
• Crisis and Clinical support to Programs as needed
• Assist programs with clinical and mental health needs as they arise
• Conduct crisis intervention sessions and assess for client stability; suicide and/or Tarasoff assessment may be needed
• Provide support to Clinical services as needed

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the client care landscape. The following are strongly desired:

• Licensed or license eligible by BBS as LMFT or LCSW or Licensed by BOP as Psychologist required
• Experience with mental status exams and diagnoses
• Responsive to feedback and a team player while also being able to work independently
• Potential on-call or evening hours
• Rate based on experience

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

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CLARE|MATRIX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. CLARE|MATRIX does not discriminate because of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, age or physical, mental or sensory challenges. No qualified applicant will be denied employment sole on the basis of having or not having a prior history of alcoholism or other drug addiction.

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Job Title:   Licensed Vocational Nurse

Reports To:  Program Director/ Manager (or designee)

About CLARE|MATRIX: CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970 CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance abuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence-Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research, and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA CLARE|MATRIX maintains 18 facilities in the southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment and Adaptability.

Summary: The LVN will serve as a liaison for Clinical leadership (Medical Director, Chief Clinical Officer, Sr. Clinical Director) and conduct assigned tasks given by the Director or their designee. This position works closely with the management team and treatment team to ensure that the compatibility and integrity of the programs are upheld.  Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, will provide nursing care within scope of practice to clients in our Residential Treatment Program.

Main duties will include, but are not limited to, medication dispensing and administration, obtaining vital signs, monitoring side effects, medication counts and inventory, maintain nursing supplies and over-the-counter medication supplies, conducting and completing documentation of shift report, maintaining knowledge of and act in accordance with current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues, demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support oversite of clients day to day operations and services
• Assist management team and treatment team with client supervision and service delivery
• Serves as liaison for Medical Director
• Ensures clients are safely monitored throughout detoxification
• Assist in maintenance of program records and files
• Ensure regular drug screens are conducts as directed by management staff and tests are logged appropriately
• Assure Incident Reports are recorded and reported
• Assure adherence to all safety rules and regulations
• Provide client transportation, if applicable
• Other tasks as assigned by the program management
• Ensure a community environment is maintained to CLARE|MATRIX standards
• Ensure health and safety regulations are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX standards
• Monitor clients who are going through detoxification by doing rounds, monitoring vitals and COWS/CIWA, making sure medication orders are being followed
• Assist management and treatment staff in client supervision during daily activities
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and document under CARF and ASAM guidelines
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff; Respond to client requests in a professional and courteous manner; Observe and adhere to client confidentiality standards.
• Supervise residents in coordination of daily program activities
• Adhere to medication policy: monitor client’s self-administration of medication, daily medication counts, document into electronic health records accurately
• Assure that all emergency needs of residents are met and these incidents are reported as required
• Respond appropriately to emergencies including contacting appropriate staff and supervisor(s), interacting with police, fire, and medical personnel as needed.
• Assure adherence to all safety rules and regulations
• Answer phones and provide information, referrals, and assistance to callers
• Provide client transportation, if applicable
• Ensure the safety of participants by limiting access to facility to participants, staff, and authorized visitors and service providers; help to ensure adequate health and safety standards are maintained throughout the facility.
• Maintain open, complete, and accurate verbal and written communications with all staff and residents
• Must be self-motivated and able to follow job duties alone during this shift
• Other tasks as assigned by the program management

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

The ideal candidate will have experience in a substance abuse treatment center setting.

Licensed Vocational Nurse or eligible for licensure.  In addition the following are strongly desired:

• Experience in working with diverse populations.
• Clerical skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A minimum of one year sobriety if recovering
• Culturally competent
• Clean driving record required if driving is a requirement

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

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CLARE|MATRIX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. CLARE|MATRIX does not discriminate because of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, age or physical, mental or sensory challenges. No qualified applicant will be denied employment sole on the basis of having or not having a prior history of alcoholism or other drug addiction.

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