Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor (SUDCC-II, II) or (CADC-II, III) or (CATC-II, III)

Wellpath•San Luis Obispo, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture that offers excellent career growth opportunities. We are dedicated to caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients, fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and providing autonomy in a warm team environment with opportunities for growth and training. This role is crucial in evaluating, treating, and supporting individuals on their recovery journey from substance use disorders, contributing to positive clinical outcomes and preparing individuals for successful discharge and continuity of care.

Requirements

High School diploma and certification required.
Experience providing SUD counseling required.
Certification/Licensure in one of the following is required: Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor — SUDCC-II or SUDCC-III, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor — CADC-II or CADC-III, Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor — CATC-II or CATC-III.
Licensure or certification or license/certification eligible as required by state in which employed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with justice-involved populations.
Experience with Medi-Cal/CalAIM programs.
Experience with reentry services.
Experience with MAT programs.
Experience with co-occurring disorders.
Experience with community referrals.
Experience with multidisciplinary care teams.
Strong group facilitation skills.
Clear documentation habits.
Comfort coordinating with outside providers.
Ability to practice independently.
Bachelor’s degree in health services field.

Responsibilities

Administer screening and assessment tools, utilizing certification/licensure to diagnose substance use disorders within the scope of practice.
Contribute to treatment plans and actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to evaluate and treat patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
Deliver group and individual services for individuals with substance use disorders, ensuring thorough, accurate, and timely documentation while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA requirements.
Collect and analyze data related to provided services, assisting in report preparation as necessary for contracts, grants, and accreditation.
Plan for the continuity of care upon the individual's release from the facility, providing crisis response and intervention services, and fulfilling other assigned duties.
Conduct assessments and intakes, develop individualized treatment plans, facilitate group counseling sessions, and provide individual support to patients at varying stages of recovery.
Prepare patients for successful reentry by identifying barriers, coordinating referrals, supporting warm handoffs, and building realistic plans for continued SUD treatment, MAT services, behavioral health care, housing, benefits, and other community-based supports.
Improve continuity of care and long-term outcomes for justice-involved individuals.