Counselor

The counselor provides comprehensive patient care by conducting orientations, performing intakes, assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and strengths. Key duties also involve monitoring patients for relapse indicators, evaluating high-Risk conditions, and coordinating specialized referrals and ongoing counseling services.

Qualifications vary by level (Counselor i, ii, iii) but generally require an associate degree or majority of certification courses, along with immediate counselor registration/Certification recognized by the department of alcohol and drug programs. Higher levels require more experience or specific licensure/Certification eligibility, with specific educational requirements noted for kern county.