Bilingual SUD Counselor – Group & Individual Therapy

Hopics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopics seeks a Certified SUD Counselor to provide individual and group counseling to Drug Medi-Cal Program clients under supervision. You will perform intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning, while ensuring quality case management and daily progress notes.

You will also document in the EHR/PCNX and conduct drug testing, adhering to HIPAA and CFR42 standards. Responsibilities include maintaining professional boundaries, coordinating with Behavioral Health teams, and

Qualifications

• 5 years of SUD Counselor work experience.
• Knowledge of DSM-V Substance Abuse Criteria
• Knowledge of 12 step programs
• Ability to manage group settings
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor with the approved certifying board (CAADE/CCAPP/CADTP)
• Annual TB test clearance
• Driver's license with proof of insurance
• Reliable transportation
• If in recovery, a minimum of 3 years being drug and alcohol free is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group SUD counseling services.
• Conduct intakes/assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Provide case management/care coordination services.
• Document progress notes daily (within 24 hours).
• Input client data into the EHR/PCNX system.
• Administer drug tests/UA/Toxicology following protocols.
• Maintain HIPAA CFR42 compliance and documentation.
• Participate in weekly supervision.
• Work with homeless populations and diverse client groups.
• Communicate in English and Spanish as needed for clients.

Skills

SUD Counselor experience

Group management

Multitasking

MS Word & Excel

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (CAADE/CCAPP/CADTP)

Tools

EHR/PCNX

Job description

Hopics seeks a Certified SUD Counselor to provide individual and group counseling to Drug Medi-Cal Program clients under supervision. You will perform intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning, while ensuring quality case management and daily progress notes.

You will also document in the EHR/PCNX and conduct drug testing, adhering to HIPAA and CFR42 standards. Responsibilities include maintaining professional boundaries, coordinating with Behavioral Health teams, and