Registered Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Community Impact

Family Health Centers of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) - Registered to provide screening, brief interventions, and therapy for patients. This role includes leadership and training within a cross-functional treatment team and may involve clients with serious mental illness, HIV, or homelessness.

Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, developing care plans, and ensuring continuity of care across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or Advanced Trauma Life Support required.
• Registered Intern status from a California SUD certifying agency required.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and proof of minimum car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains community resources information and contacts related to assigned patient population.
• Acts as a liaison and may provide consultations with community agencies.
• Participates in the design and implementation of mental health and substance abuse service delivery with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides direct substance abuse counseling services, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family counseling.
• Provides support and assistance to maintain patients' treatment and recovery.
• Provides substance abuse education and referral information to patients, families, and staff.
• Provides substance abuse screening and assessments.
• Participates in development of patients' individualized care plans.
• Assesses need for enrollment in medical, self-help programs, outpatient services, and/or residential facilities and makes referrals.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Referral coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Family Health Centers of San Diego seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) - Registered to provide screening, brief interventions, and therapy for patients. This role includes leadership and training within a cross-functional treatment team and may involve clients with serious mental illness, HIV, or homelessness.

Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, developing care plans, and ensuring continuity of care across sites.