Substance Use Disorder Counselor

WELLSPACE HEALTH • Sacramento, CA

7d • $27 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Substance Use Disorder Counselors (Certified or Registered) Department/Care Stream: Co-Occurring Services LIA Reporting Structure Timecard Approver: Center Manager Primary: Center Manager Secondary: Vice President Location: NBH, JST, AHS Status: Full-time FLSA: Non-Exempt EEO-1: Technical Pay Range: $27.40- $35.62/hr – Certified SUD Counselor and $24.90 - $32.37/hr – Registered SUD Counselor Organization Information WellSpace's mission is "achieving regional health through high quality comprehensive care." We believe that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. At WellSpace, we see you! We are driven to serve the whole person through comprehensive, integrated care, spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services across the region. We do this by building a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to our mission and becoming part of the communities we serve. As the region's largest Community Health System, WellSpace utilizes a Confluence Model to integrate an internal network of healthcare modalities, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), Drug Medi-Cal and Specialty Mental Health programs, California's second largest 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Center, an independent Risk Bearing Organization (WellSpace Nexus), and more into a seamless confluence of care. To ensure the highest quality of care, WellSpace is accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health and as a CCBHC. Further, it is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home. WellSpace's crisis programs are accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and the International Council for Helplines. Position Summary The SUD Counselor provides counseling and treatment (related to the employee’s scope of practice) to patients with addictive problems, performs discharge and referral summaries for patients and maintains client case files. We offer all of the SUD counselors’ monthly continuing education credits (CEUs) as well as reimbursement for certification fees.

Requirements

• High School diploma required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Valid CCAPP, CADTP or CAADE registration required for Reg. SUD Counselor
• Valid CCAPP, CADTP or CAADE certification required for Certified SUD Counselor
• 315 hours approved, AOD specific education
• 160 hours of supervised work experience (field practicum)
• 2080 hours of work experience
• Passing score on the IC&RC Written Exam, CATC exam or equivalent California approved test
• Experience counseling people with substance abuse challenges using evidence-based practices.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing and demonstrate a high level of listening skills.
• Computer (PC) literate in general office functions such as word processing, email and database software.
• Commitment to HIPAA and ability to abide by standards of professional ethics and maintain confidentiality.
• Current CPR and first aid certificate or willingness to be trained required within first (90) ninety days of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record that meets the organization’s insurance policy.
• Must be willing to successfully complete the credentialing process.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the local treatment community and referrals preferred.
• If in recovery, we prefer you have at least two years sobriety.
• Excellent customer service experience including active listening, problem solving, and the ability to remain calm in emotional or stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and treatment services to patients with substance use challenges.
• Assume responsibility for an assigned caseload of patients and maintain accurate record of their intake, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, billing and discharge.
• Provide training and support to registered counselors.
• Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to, standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking and social distancing.
• Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees