Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Full Time) and (Per Diem)

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.

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 dual 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• 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