Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Certified

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

1d•$32 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) to provide essential services to patients. This role involves conducting substance abuse screenings, offering brief interventions, providing individual and group therapy, and coordinating referrals. The SUDC will also play a key role in training staff on chemical dependency issues and acting as a subject matter expert within treatment teams. FHCSD is a large Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a long-standing mission to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare to all, with a focus on underserved populations in San Diego County. They operate numerous sites offering a wide range of medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services.

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.
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.

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.