Chemical Dependency Counselor – Day Shift, Meaningful Care

Paradise Valley Hospital; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Hospital in National City, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Chemical Dependency Counselor to join an award-winning team dedicated to quality, compassion and community.

You will participate in coordination and implementation of the Chemical Dependency Program, provide direct services to patients and their families, document assessments and treatment plans, and collaborate with the treatment team to support discharge planning and aftercare.

Qualifications

• AA/BA degree with Chemical Dependency experience preferred.
• Certification with State or National CADAC Board preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in psychiatric, chemical dependency or residential treatment facility preferred.
• Experience in counseling chemically dependent adults and their family members and/or significant others.
• Working knowledge of the 12‑Step Program.
• Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the coordination and implementation of the hospital Chemical Dependency Program, and to provide direct services to patients and their families. Performs treatment coordination duties for assigned patients in the Program. Responsibilities include regular liaison with members of the treatment team, discharge planning and aftercare follow-up and marketing with community agencies and professionals. The Chemical Dependency Counselor will document clinical assessments and treatment plans for assigned patients and participate in the Performance Improvement Program pursuant to specifications of monitoring devices.

Skills

12‑Step Program

Education

AA/BA degree with Chemical Dependency experience preferred

CADAC Board certification preferred

Minimum of two years clinical experience in psychiatric/chemical dependency/residential facility

Job description

Paradise Valley Hospital in National City, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Chemical Dependency Counselor to join an award-winning team dedicated to quality, compassion and community.

You will participate in coordination and implementation of the Chemical Dependency Program, provide direct services to patients and their families, document assessments and treatment plans, and collaborate with the treatment team to support discharge planning and aftercare.