Substance Use Disorder Counselor: Impactful Care & Growth

Aurora San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Healthcare Spending Account & Dep. C.

Life Insurance

PTO Plan

Holiday Premium Pay

Sick Pay

Short and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

ID Theft Protection

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discount Opportunities

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide direct and indirect patient care for individuals with substance use or related disorders. The role offers an hourly pay range of $24 to $30 and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing treatment plans, conducting group sessions, coordinating discharge, and supporting program development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• CADC, SUDCC Certification OR RADT/SUDRC current.
• Experience with adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' substance use and mental health needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with the care team.
• Conduct didactic and group sessions for substance use and dual diagnosis.
• Coordinate discharge planning and communication with referral sources.
• Attend department meetings and support program development.
• Provide backup to Needs Assessment and Referral Department.
• Support professional growth initiatives for staff.

Skills

Individual & group therapy

Org & time mgmt

Treatment planning & documentation

Public speaking & ethics/confidential

Therapeutic relationship management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers

CADC, SUDCC Certification OR RADT/SUDRC

Job description

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide direct and indirect patient care for individuals with substance use or related disorders. The role offers an hourly pay range of $24 to $30 and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing treatment plans, conducting group sessions, coordinating discharge, and supporting program development.