Veterans Liaison - Substance Use Treatment Program

Renewal Health Group

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $20.00-26.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
Sanctuary Treatment Center, a Substance Use Residential Treatment Center is currently hiring for Veterans Liaisons for our Resilient Star Veterans Program (RSVP)!This position is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program. This position collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary team (Treatment Team) to deliver effective treatment.AVAILABILITY: We are currently looking for the following
  • Full Time, 4-5 shifts a week
  • Swing Shift
  • Must be available weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist with intakes, orient the clients to the facility and ensure they understand the rules of the program.
  • Provide effective crisis intervention as needed and teach independent living skills effectively
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients at all times
  • Enforce and monitor cell phone usage, curfews, visitation hours, resident chore schedule
  • Attend offsite activities such as meetings, gym, doctor appointments, etc.
  • Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups and therapy sessions as scheduled
  • Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly and support clients in accessing community resources
  • Complete at least 20 hours of continuing education per year
  • Other duties as assigned by the leadership team
Qualifications
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Military or VA experience REQUIRED.
  • High School graduate or possess a GED. Coursework in counseling, psychology, or social work preferred.
  • Experience working with in Mental Health or Trauma/PTSD preferred.
  • Counseling experience a plus!
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.
Pre-Employment Requirements * Hiring is contingent upon completion of a background check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Clean driving record and current first aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire. Additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508). Clean Background is a must.
  • Montare Behavioral Health requires employees to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.e. medical or religion).
PLEASE NOTE: The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Renewal Health Group