Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CERTIFIED

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) - CERTIFIED to provide substance abuse screening, brief interventions, therapy for individuals and groups, and coordinate referrals for patients. The role also involves providing leadership and training to staff on chemical dependency issues and serving as a subject matter expert on the cross-functional treatment team. FHCSD has a long-standing mission to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved persons. As one of the largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country, FHCSD operates over 90 sites across San Diego County, offering a wide range of services including primary care, behavioral health, dental, vision, and substance use treatment programs. They serve over 227,000 patients annually, with a significant portion being low-income and uninsured. FHCSD is committed to providing care to all and is a leading provider of health care services in the San Diego region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field required.
Certification from a California State Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Services certifying agency required.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
1 year experience in providing counseling required.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
An acceptable driving record is also required.
California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience providing counseling to assigned patient demographics, such as patients diagnosed with serious mental illness or HIV, preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
Develops and maintains community resources information and contacts related to assigned patient population.
Acts as a liaison and may provide consultations with community agencies.
Participates in the design and implementation of mental health and substance abuse service delivery, working closely with multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
Provides direct substance abuse counseling services, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family counseling, targeting assigned patient population groups experiencing substance abuse/dependency disorders.
Provides support and assistance to maintain patients' treatment and recovery.
Provides substance abuse education and referral information to patients, families, and other staff members in the areas of substance abuse counseling and treatment services.
Provides substance abuse screening and assessments.
Participates in the development of patients' individualized care plans.
Assesses patients' need for enrollment in medical, self-help programs, outpatient services, and/or residential facilities and makes referrals, if necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.