AFBI Substance Use Disorder Counselor-Registered
About The Position
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) - Registered to provide substance abuse screening, brief interventions, therapy for individuals and groups, and coordinate referrals for patients. This role involves providing leadership and training to staff on chemical dependency issues and serving as a subject matter expert in cross-functional treatment teams. Depending on the assignment, the SUDC may work with patients experiencing serious mental illness, HIV, or homelessness. FHCSD is a large Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a mission to provide high-quality healthcare and supportive services to all, with a focus on underserved populations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
- Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
- Registered Intern status from a California State Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Services certifying agency required.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- An automobile.
- Proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law.
- An acceptable driving record.
- 1 year experience in providing counseling required.
- Within 30 days of employment, Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts (LPHA) required.
- Within 30 days of employment, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor required.
- Within 30 days of employment, Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT) 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.
- Limits of $100,000 car insurance are recommended.
Responsibilities
- Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards, complying with patients' insurance requirements.
- Develops and maintains community resources information and contacts related to assigned patient population, acting as a liaison and providing consultations with community agencies.
- Participates in the design and implementation of mental health and substance abuse service delivery, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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.
- Provides substance abuse screening, brief interventions, therapy for individuals and groups, and coordinates referrals for patients.
- Provides leadership and training to staff related to chemical dependency issues.
- Serves as a subject matter expert in the cross-functional treatment team.
Benefits
- Extensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
