SUD Counselor (Substance Abuse Counselor)

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS • Escondido, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy working with adolescents and helping them overcome challenges related to substance use and mental health? Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth ages 12-17 and their families? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where treatment, education, and community partners work together to support recovery and long-term success? If so, the North Inland Teen Recovery Center (NITRC) may be the perfect place for you. NITRC provides outpatient substance use disorder and co-occurring disorder treatment services for youth ages 12-17. Our team delivers individualized counseling, recovery support, family engagement, relapse prevention, and care coordination services designed to help young people build healthier futures. We proudly partner with the San Diego County Office of Education and the Juvenile Court System to ensure youth receive the support they need both in treatment and in school. At TURN, you'll join a mission-driven organization dedicated to Improving Lives while building a rewarding career in behavioral health.

Requirements

• SUD Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required.
• Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance per contract requirements.
• Experience providing substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Nice To Haves

• SUD Certification from a recognized board
• Bilingual
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software

Responsibilities

• Interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant recovery-related services.
• Conduct intake assessments, including ASAM assessments, level of care assessments, and diagnostic determinations.
• Treatment plans and evaluate progress.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Conduct chart and treatment plan reviews to ensure compliance with agency, federal, state, and local government standards, and monitor client progress and changing needs throughout treatment.
• Support and encourage client’s family-significant others to participate in client stabilization and program services, offering referrals as needed.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Ongoing Training, Professional Development, and Career Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed