SUD Counselor

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC•San Diego, CA

About The Position

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values Integrity, Diversity, Mentorship, and Inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment. JOB SUMMARY ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT PLAN, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CARE COORDINATION, TRAINING, SUD RECOVERY SKILLS AND EDUCATION, AND RELAPSE PREVENTION.

Requirements

SUD Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required.
Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance per cotract requirements rewuired.
Cultural competency understanding required.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing substance use disorder services preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

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.