Impactful SUD Counselor — Group & Individual Therapy

Aurora San Diego Hospital; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Healthcare Spending Account & Dep.Care

Life Insurance

PTO Plan

Holiday Premium Pay

PTO Cash Out option

Sick Pay

Short and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

ID Theft Protection

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discount Opportunities

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide direct and indirect patient care for individuals with substance use or related diagnoses. The role offers a competitive hourly pay range and opportunities to engage with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing treatment plans, leading groups, coordinating discharge, and contributing to clinical program development.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines.
• CADC, SUDCC Certification OR Current RADT, SUDRC.
• Experience working with adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' stage and extent of substance use and comorbid mental health issues
• Develops a plan of treatment with the multidisciplinary team
• Conducts didactic and other groups for substance use and dual diagnosed issues
• Communicates with referral sources and others regarding patient progress
• Coordinates and implements patients' discharge
• Attends department and program/clinical meetings
• Supports development of clinical programs or services
• Provides backup to Needs Assessment and Referral Department
• Participates in activities that support professional growth

Skills

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Org & Time Mgmt

Documentation

Public Speaking

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide direct and indirect patient care for individuals with substance use or related diagnoses. The role offers a competitive hourly pay range and opportunities to engage with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing treatment plans, leading groups, coordinating discharge, and contributing to clinical program development.