Substance Abuse Counselor - 1 Day Weekly

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; California (MO); On-site; USD 54,552 - 60,614; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it

Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates

Job summary

A healthcare provider in California seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to evaluate and support individuals on their recovery journey from substance use disorders. Candidates should have a High School diploma and certification, with a preference for those holding a Bachelor's degree in health services. This role requires experience in providing SUD counseling, aiming to foster positive clinical outcomes through teamwork. The position offers flexible hours, with one day weekly commitments and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in health services field is preferred.
• Experience providing SUD counseling required.

Responsibilities

• Administer screening and assessment tools for diagnosing substance use disorders.
• Contribute to treatment plans in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Deliver group and individual services while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Experience providing SUD counseling

Ability to practice independently

Education

High School diploma and certification

Bachelor’s degree in health services field

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Substance Abuse Counselor - 1 Day Weekly - CATC II, III; SUDCC II, III; CADC II, III

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor - 1 Day Weekly

Compensation Information: $39.6 - $44 / hour

Department (Org): Medication-Assisted Trtmt

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved

• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture

• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

• Autonomy in a warm team environment

• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society\'s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

As a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor, the primary responsibility is to evaluate, treat, and provide support for individuals on their recovery journey from substance use disorders. By actively participating as an interdisciplinary team member, the SUD Counselor contributes to fostering positive clinical outcomes for individuals seeking recovery. Additionally, the counselor plays a vital role in preparing individuals for discharge and ensuring continuity of care to promote a seamless transition in their recovery process.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer screening and assessment tools, utilizing certification/licensure to diagnose substance use disorders within the scope of practice.
• Contribute to treatment plans and actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to evaluate and treat patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
• Deliver group and individual services for individuals with substance use disorders, ensuring thorough, accurate, and timely documentation while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA requirements.
• Collect and analyze data related to provided services, assisting in report preparation as necessary for contracts, grants, and accreditation.
• Plan for the continuity of care upon the individual\'s release from the facility, providing crisis response and intervention services, and fulfilling other assigned duties.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• High School diploma and certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in health services field is preferred.

Experience

• Experience providing SUD counseling required.
• Ability to practice independently preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensure or certification or license/certification eligible as required by state in which employed

Additional Details

One day weekly

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn\'t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.