Recovery Counselor — SUD Support & Planning

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Systems, Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking a Counselor RES to provide assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, care coordination, and SUD recovery education. The role involves relapse prevention and collaboration with families and program staff.

The position is full-time (over 30 hours) at Fresno, with non-exempt status and responsibilities including crisis intervention, chart reviews, and adherence to regulatory standards. Reasonable accommodations available.

Qualifications

• SUD Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant recovery-related services.
• Conduct intake assessments, including ASAM assessments, level of care assessments, and diagnostic determinations.
• Treatment plans and evaluate progress.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Conduct chart and treatment plan reviews to ensure compliance with agency, federal, state, and local government standards, and monitor client progress and changing needs throughout treatment.
• Support and encourage client's family-significant others to participate in client stabilization and program services, offering referrals as needed.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

Mental Health Systems, Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking a Counselor RES to provide assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, care coordination, and SUD recovery education. The role involves relapse prevention and collaboration with families and program staff.

The position is full-time (over 30 hours) at Fresno, with non-exempt status and responsibilities including crisis intervention, chart reviews, and adherence to regulatory standards. Reasonable accommodations available.