AOD Substance Abuse Counselor Bilingual SUD

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500

Job summary

TURN is seeking a bilingual AOD Substance Abuse Counselor for the San Marcos, CA site. The role provides individual and group counseling to adults in a non-residential program, delivering orientation, recovery skills, and leadership to help clients achieve sobriety.

Responsibilities include maintaining a caseload, crisis intervention, documenting progress, and contributing to treatment plans. Knowledge of CA Title 9 DUI requirements is preferred; strong documentation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Certification plus two years experience in alcohol and drug issues preferred
• Or pursuing certification with two years experience
• BA/BS in human services with one year experience
• Knowledge of California Title 9 DUI program requirement
• Ability to produce legible, clear written documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager
• Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention
• Document, review, and chart client progress on time
• Attend treatment meetings and contribute to treatment plans
• Involve clients in discharge planning and goal setting
• Designate new target goals aligned with treatment objectives
• Assist staff in handling challenging client behavior
• Comply with TURN policies and HIPAA standards
• Schedule daily activities and coordinate groups
• Support program service delivery improvements

Skills

AOD counseling

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

AOD certification

Two years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

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AOD Substance Abuse Counselor Bilingual SUD

Regular Full time over 30 hrs Professional DUI TURN Program, San Marcos, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 4779

Salary Range: $27.00 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.

Sign-On Bonus Agreement - $500

• A total of $500 will be awarded as a sign-on bonus.
• Payment Terms: The full amount will be paid upon successful completion of three (3) months of continuous employment with TURN BHS.

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

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.