Substance Use Counselor - Community Health & Recovery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary with Benefits

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off, Holidays

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, coordinating referrals within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, individual/group/family counseling, and developing care plans. Travel between sites may be required; valid CA driver's license is needed. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Registered Intern status from a California SUD Services certifying agency required.
• Current CPR/BLS, or ALS/Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training required.
• 1 year experience in providing counseling required; 2 years preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish may be required depending on site/location.

Responsibilities

• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
• Develops and maintains community resources information and contacts related to assigned patient population.
• Acts as a liaison and may provide consultations with community agencies.
• Provides direct substance abuse counseling services, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family counseling.
• Provides substance abuse education and referral information to patients, families, and other staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School diploma

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, coordinating referrals within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, individual/group/family counseling, and developing care plans. Travel between sites may be required; valid CA driver's license is needed. Competitive benefits offered.