Certified SUD Counselor Substance Abuse Bilingual

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS • San Marcos, CA

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About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment in a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. The role involves day-to-day client interaction, individual and group counseling, rehabilitation activities, and providing orientation, training, recovery skills, information, and leadership to support clients in recovery from substance abuse addiction. Additional counseling duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol- and drug-related issues or addictions; actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification plus two years of such experience; or a B.A./B.S. degree in a human services field plus one year of such experience.
• Working knowledge of California’s Title 9 DUI program as a provider is required.
• Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software.
• Ability to set priorities, problem-solve, and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Understanding of cultural competency is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.
• Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity with two years of experience is identified as preferred in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager.
• Provide interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services.
• Document, review, and chart client progress, and complete required paperwork on time.
• Attend treatment meetings and provide input to treatment plans.
• Prepare treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
• Designate new client target goals consistent with overall treatment goals.
• Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
• Apply clinical concepts and sound theoretical and practical approaches to rehabilitation and individual, group, and milieu counseling.
• Provide input to develop and improve program services and delivery.
• Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
• Schedule daily activities, recreational activities, and short-term special groups.
• Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
• Comply with TURN and program rules, policies, and procedures, including HIPAA standards.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A $500 sign-on bonus is paid upon successful completion of three months of continuous employment with TURN BHS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed