Bilingual AOD Counselor for Substance Use Disorder (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

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.