Counselor IV
Company: Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
Role summary
Counselor IV is a full-time role at Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc in Long Beach, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-18. Salary: USD 37–44 per hour. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Counselor IV
- Company
- Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
- Location
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 37–44 per hour
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-18
If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in addiction and mental health recovery, this role offers a steady, full-time career path with a competitive hourly wage. You will be part of a dedicated team supporting individuals on their journey to wellness, providing a stable environment where your clinical experience is both valued and supported.
Job description
Position Title: Counselor IV
Department: Outpatient
Reports To: as assigned by the Program Director
POSITION SUMMARY
Seeking a FT onsite Counselor in an outpatient setting for patients with SUD and often co-occurring disorders. Join an integrated treatment team providing individual counseling, leading groups, and offering skilled crisis intervention in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Your expertise will help guide individuals through their recovery and personal growth, with an emphasis on the 12-step model and client-centered care. Requirements include a Master’s degree in the healing arts and registration with the BBS as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC) or with the Psychology board as a Psych Associate. Competitive pay and excellent benefits!
Benefits Package
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care Plan
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Vacation Time
Sick Time
401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive wages
Stability and career advancement
Continuing Education Opportunities
CATEGORIES OF DUTIES
ALL PROGRAMS
Provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis.
Attends weekly individual and group supervision.
Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
Attends all required staff meetings.
Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.
Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.
Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administration.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS
Completes/Review/Updates ASAM Assessment within timeframe established by program policy.
Initiates Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and works closely with Case Manager and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assure all identified problems are addressed. Completes the Integrated Summary and Treatment plan updates within timeframe established by program policy.
Participates in Initial Case Conference within timeframe established by program policy.
Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframe established by program policy.
Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, etc.
Facilitates educational groups using approved curriculum according to program schedule.
Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patients at least weekly or more often as appropriate or directed.
Performs conjoin/family sessions as needed.
Reviews all patient therapeutic writing assignments and provides assistance/feedback as needed.
Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol test, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A+B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings.
HIV PROGRAMS
Provides counseling and testing services; document and track tests results.
Provides co morbidity education through outreach, group level and individual sessions.
Maintains caseload, charting and documentation of services and referrals provided.
Provide data entry and reporting of units of service provided.
DETOX AND INPATIENT SPECIFIC DUTIES
Reviews Psychiatric evaluation, History and Physical, ASI Assessment, Family Assessment and any available/appropriate past Medical Records for this or other agencies.
Works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.
Facilitates and completes Initial Case Conference and Continuing Case Conference within time frame established by program policy.
Completes Integrated Summary on each assigned patient based on the need of the patient(s).
Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis.
Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County, and Any other contractual Agency standards which document contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning and other case management activities.
Schedules and conducts regular 1:1 sessions with all assigned patient’s at least weekly or more as appropriate or directed.
As appropriate, initiate contacts with family members or significant others at time of Initial 1:1 to perform Family Assessment.
Facilitates educational groups as assigned utilizing approved curriculum according to the program schedule.
Facilitates process groups as assigned according to the program schedule.
Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues.
Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc.
Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress activities, etc.
Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient’s current status.
Attends in-services training and educational workshops.
Attends all required staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned by Director and /or Administrator.
YOUTH SERVICES
Conduct random UA testing and documentation of results for all clients, accordin