Substance Abuse Counselor (SUDCC-II, II) or (CADC-II, III) or (CATC-II, III)

Wellpath • Ventura, CA

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About The Position

Why Wellpath Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. About this role As a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor, the primary responsibility is to evaluate, treat, and provide support for individuals on their recovery journey from substance use disorders. By actively participating as an interdisciplinary team member, the SUD Counselor contributes to fostering positive clinical outcomes for individuals seeking recovery. Additionally, the counselor plays a vital role in preparing individuals for discharge and ensuring continuity of care to promote a seamless transition in their recovery process. Additional Details Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor II, III (SUDCC-II, II) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, III (CADC-II, III) Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor II, III (CATC-II, III)

Requirements

• Education Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a social services related field (preferred). Or Certified in the substance abuse field
• Ability to practice independently
• Ability to work with computers
• Relevant experience in provision of addiction counseling services
• Experience leading Group and Individuals in activities for patients with Substance Use Disorders
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensed/Certified in an addiction counseling specialty: Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor II, III (SUDCC-II, II) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, III (CADC-II, III) Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor II, III (CATC-II, III)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearances as required by the facility/county

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a correctional environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer screening and assessment tools, utilizing certification/licensure to diagnose substance use disorders within the scope of practice.
• Contribute to treatment plans and actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to evaluate and treat patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
• Deliver group and individual services for individuals with substance use disorders, ensuring thorough, accurate, and timely documentation while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA requirements.
• Collect and analyze data related to provided services, assisting in report preparation as necessary for contracts, grants, and accreditation.
• Plan for the continuity of care upon the individual's release from the facility, providing crisis response and intervention services, and fulfilling other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees