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Dr. Norris Von Curl, II, MD

Dr. Norris Von Curl, II, MD

Now Hiring:

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

First Steps Recovery is a drug and alcohol treatment facility in the foothills of Clovis, CA.We offer all levels of care, including: inpatient detox, residential, intensive outpatient, outpatient, and sober living. We are looking for highly skilled individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.‪

If you are interested, please your resume and a cover letter to: Matthew Tatum (matthewt@firststepsrecovery.com)

Job Duties:

  • ‪Individual and group counseling, case management, education and community outreach, and referrals to appropriate services and community resources
  • ‪Conduct intake assessments and program orientation for new patients and family members
  • Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, utilization reviews, and progress notes
  • ‪Participation in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
  • ‪Maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable state and federal laws
  • ‪General client supervision including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities;
  • ‪Supervision of patients during structured and non-structured activities
  • Light housekeeping and cooking
  • ‪Any other duties as assigned.

‪Essential Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two years of providing direct counseling services in an intensive setting is preferred, substance abuse counseling is preferred;
  • ‪Certification in drug and alcohol counseling by an accredited, state-approved agency; Registration as an intern with the Board of Behavioral Sciences may be substituted for certification
  • ‪Annual Tuberculosis test and health screening
  • ‪Valid California Drivers license and automobile insurance;
  • ‪Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or a related field is preferred.

‪Essential Skills

  • ‪Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of evidenced based drug and alcohol treatment.
  • ‪Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
  • ‪Professional demeanor and appearance.
  • ‪Highly self-motivated.
  • Dedication to high quality clinical services and
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing work atmosphere
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to fulfill a variety of duties and responsibilities in a small and dynamic setting

If you are interested, please your resume and a cover letter to: Matthew Tatum (matthewt@firststepsrecovery.com)

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Meet Our Team

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