Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Part Time) or (Per Diem)

Aurora San Diego•San Diego, CA

40d•$24 - $30

About The Position

As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego, you will provide quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance use or other diagnosed issues. Pay Range: $24/hr. to $30/hr. Work Schedule: Sundays and Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are required, other days can be negotiated due to business needs.

Requirements

Providing individual and group therapy
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
Ability to provide treatment planning and related documentation and record-keeping
Skills in public speaking; thorough awareness for, and compliance with, standards of ethical care and confidentiality;
Ability to maintain therapeutic relationship with patients who are various stages of emotional stability and recovery; self-control in volatile or hostile situations, such as when verbally or physically threatened or aggressively confronted
High School Diploma or equivalent
BLS (Basic Life Support ) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines
CADC, SUDCC Certification OR Current RADT, SUDRC

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders is preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses patients' stage and extent of substance use and comorbid mental health issues
Develops and implements a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of multi-disciplinary team
Conducts didactic and other appropriate patient groups for both substance use and duel diagnosed issues
Communicates with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress
Coordinates and implements patients' discharge
Attends and participates in department and other program or clinical and administrative meetings
Supports maintenance and development of clinical program or services
Provides backup services to Needs Assessment and Referral Department
Participates in activities, which enhance professional growth and development

Benefits

401K Retirement Plan
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
PTO Plan
Holiday Premium Pay
PTO Cash Out option
Sick Pay
Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
ID Theft Protection
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Discount Opportunities
Per Diem
401K Retirement Plan
Sick Pay