Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Behavioral Health

Family Health Centers of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC), certified in California, to deliver screening, brief interventions, and therapy for individuals and groups. The role includes leadership duties and staff training on chemical dependency issues within a cross-functional treatment team.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, valid California SUD certification, and CPR/BLS or advanced life support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 1 year of counseling experience required; 2 years preferred.
• Certification from a California SUD Services certifying agency required.
• CPR/BLS or similar advanced life support training required.

Responsibilities

• Completes documentation accurately and timely per department standards.
• Maintains community resources information and liaises with community agencies.
• Participates in design and delivery of mental health and substance use services with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provides direct substance abuse counseling (individual, group, family) including crisis intervention.
• Supports patients’ treatment and recovery and coordinates referrals as needed.
• Educates patients and families about substance use counseling and treatment options.
• Performs substance abuse screening and assessments.
• Contributes to individualized patient care plans.

Skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Family Health Centers of San Diego seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC), certified in California, to deliver screening, brief interventions, and therapy for individuals and groups. The role includes leadership duties and staff training on chemical dependency issues within a cross-functional treatment team.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, valid California SUD certification, and CPR/BLS or advanced life support.