AOD Certified SUD Counselor Substance Abuse Bilingual

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

TURN is seeking an AOD Certified SUD Counselor (bilingual) in San Marcos, CA for a regular part-time role (20-29 hrs). The position involves providing individual and group counseling to adults under a non-residential program, with emphasis on recovery skills and supportive treatment planning.

Responsibilities include maintaining caseloads, documenting progress, and contributing to discharge plans while ensuring HIPAA compliance and adherence to program rules.

Qualifications

• Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, OR, actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions.
• Working knowledge of California’s Title 9 DUI program as a provider, required.
• Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software
• Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
• If substance use disorder program a negative tuberculosis test (TB) is conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment and valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification upon hire or within 90-days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide a variety of interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
• Document, review, and chart client progress; Complete all required paperwork, on time.
• Attend treatment meetings and provides input to treatment plan. Prepares treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
• Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals.
• Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
• Integrate the clinical concept with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative and individual group and milieu counseling principles.
• Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery.
• Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
• Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
• Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPPA standards.

Skills

Alcohol/Drug certification

2+ years experience

Title 9 DUI knowledge

Documentation

MS Office & EHR

Emergency prioritization

Independent & team work

CPR & First Aid

TB test compliance

Education

B.A./B.S. in human services

Tools

MS Office

EHR software

Job description

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AOD Certified SUD Counselor Substance Abuse Bilingual

U-TURN North Regular Part Time 20-29 hrs Professional DUI TURN Program, San Marcos, CA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

At TURNour mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Cultureand Growthare at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. Counselors interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling, as well as engaging in rehabilitation activities. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides clients with orientation, training, substance abuse recovery skills and information, and leadership necessary to provide clients with the ability to recover from substance abuse addiction. The Substance Abuse Counselor may be assigned additional counseling duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide a variety of interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients.
• Document, review, and chart client progress; Complete all required paperwork, on time.
• Attend treatment meetings and provides input to treatment plan. Prepares treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
• Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals.
• Initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
• Integrate the clinical concept with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative and individual group and milieu counseling principles.
• Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery.
• Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
• Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups.
• Act as co-leader in assigned groups.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPPA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet one of the following:
  • Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, OR,
  • Actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, OR,
  • B.A./B.S. degree in human service field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions
• Working knowledge of California’s Title 9 DUI program as a provider, required.
• Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software
• Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team
• If substance use disorder program a negative tuberculosis test (TB) is conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment and valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification upon hire or within 90-days of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

I can perform the above functions:

Without accommodation With accommodation. If so, please specify:

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.