General Description:

SUD Counselor is responsible for but not limited to:

• Facilitating groups
• Conduct interviews
• Presenting psycho-educational groups
• Conducting intake, orientation and assessments
• Case management, treatment planning, info and referrals
• Crisis intervention counseling

Specific Tasks:

• Facilitates groups as assigned. Provides accurate documentation in EHR showing either progression or regression in client files. Documents attendance.
• Conducts individual counseling sessions using Motivation Interviewing techniques. Provides accurate documentation showing either progression or regression in client EHR.
• Presents psycho-educational groups using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Seeking Safety.
• Conducts intake, orientation and assessments.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must meet all conditions established by the state of California Title 9 requirements for counselors and currently Certified and or Registered by one of the approved entities by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.
• Must be knowledgeable in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety and Motivational Interviewing.
• Ability to travel to assigned trainings as required
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred

Education:

• High School Graduate/GED
• Completed Alcohol and Drug Studies program through a recognized institution.
• Have completed training through workshops, seminars or training institutes that are directly related to position being applied for.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location