Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation • Rancho Mirage, CA

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About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides substance use disorder treatment services in coordination with the treatment team and in accordance with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Standards of Care, policies, and procedures. The role may include clinical coaching for students and interns to support clinical competency and ethical practice. Counselors communicate patient information to internal and external resources in accordance with organizational procedures, federal confidentiality and privacy requirements, and mandated reporting requirements. The posting describes Counselor 1 and Counselor 2 qualification levels.

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a nonprofit addiction recovery organization with more than 1,600 employees and seventeen treatment sites. It serves nearly 25,000 people annually and integrates prevention, education, research, advocacy, and treatment. The organization describes its mission as providing hope and healing to people affected by addiction.

Requirements

• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1: High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree is required in Minnesota.
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2: Master’s degree.
• Completed certificate or degree program in addiction counseling, or equivalent.
• Active substance use disorder certification or license in the state of employment: California—LAADC, CADC, CATC, or SUDCC; Florida—CAP or CAC; Illinois—CADC; Minnesota—LADC; New York—CASAC, LMSW, or MHC-LP; Oregon—CADC; Washington—SUDP or CDP; Wisconsin—CSAC.
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage Outlook email and calendars.
• At least two years of freedom from chemical dependency for California Title 22 positions at California residential sites.
• Must be at least 18 years old at all sites except PLY, where candidates must be at least 21.
• For PLY only, complete a 30-hour Adolescent Development Course. If the individual does not meet this requirement, a variance must be in place before working at the Plymouth location.
• Current CPR certification or obtain it within 30 days; fully remote employees are exempt. Certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfactorily pass a state- or license-specific background check at the listed sites: PLY, CC, MG, CHAS, HS, FL, and NY.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use disorder treatment services to patients in accordance with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate clinical services with the treatment team.
• Provide clinical coaching, when assigned, to students and interns to support clinical competency and ethical practice.
• Represent Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation services to various audiences and provide consistent information about services, processes, and participation.
• Communicate patient information to internal and external resources in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, federal confidentiality and privacy requirements, and mandated reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Individual weekly clinical supervision with an LCSW for clinical hours and group supervision with a multidisciplinary clinical team multiple times per week.
• Continuing education units toward licensure or renewal at no cost.
• Reduced tuition to Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.
• Leadership-supported DEI initiatives.
• Manageable caseload, team collaboration, and peer support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED