Substance Use Counselor — Trauma‑Informed, Community Recovery

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) plan with matching

Mileage reimbursement

Short- and long-term disability

Zusammenfassung

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc. is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide individual and group counseling to unhoused clients at the Los Angeles General Recuperative Care Center.

The role collaborates with social work, nursing, and offsite teams to deliver high-quality care under SAPC and DMC guidelines. The counselor maintains HIPAA-compliant documentation, participates in multi-disciplinary rounds, and supports clients in securing housing, employment, and services

Qualifikationen

• Certified/SUD counselor or registered per NCCA-accredited agency.
• Minimum 1 year experience as drug/alcohol counselor.
• Trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment knowledge.
• Experience with electronic health record systems.
• Experience administering ASAM, ASI, and related tools.
• Ability to obtain NPI and C numbers by hire date.
• Valid California driver’s license and insurance.
• Strong written, oral, organizational and documentation skills.
• Team player, open to feedback and growth.
• Multi-task capability within a team setting.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification and TB testing.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with treatment team for cohesive care.
• Perform intake assessments and document problems with coordinator.
• Provide high-quality treatment to caseload.
• Lead weekly individual counseling sessions and care coordination.
• Facilitate diverse groups (Matrix, Seeking Safety, etc.).
• Provide detailed progress reports on request.
• Use NextGen/CHAMP for client documentation.
• Document within 24 hours of treatment provision.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Remain open to feedback and explore new treatment approaches.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and patient safety.
• Assist clients with accessing community resources.

Kenntnisse

Trauma-informed treatment

Evidence-based treatment

Documentation skills

Crisis intervention

Team player

Multi-tasking

First Aid/CPR knowledge

Professional growth

Excellent written/oral communication

Feedback receptiveness

Driving record and license

HIPAA compliance

Ausbildung

SUD Counselor certification or registration (NCCA-listed)

Tools

NextGen EHR

CHAMP EHR

ASAM/ASI assessment tools

Jobbeschreibung

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc. is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide individual and group counseling to unhoused clients at the Los Angeles General Recuperative Care Center.

The role collaborates with social work, nursing, and offsite teams to deliver high-quality care under SAPC and DMC guidelines. The counselor maintains HIPAA-compliant documentation, participates in multi-disciplinary rounds, and supports clients in securing housing, employment, and services