SUD Care Coordinator & Counselor

Sierra Health and Wellness Centers; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 100,565,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

10 days paid vacation

5 holidays/5 sick days per year

Medical, Dental, Vision with no-prem

401K with 3% match

Employer paid accident & life

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness Centers is seeking a Care Coordinator - SUD Counselor in Walnut Creek, CA. This full-time clinical role focuses on assessing clients in treatment, developing individualized plans, and coordinating referrals to mental health and medical services.

The position requires California counselor certification and at least one year of relevant experience. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick days, medical/dental/vision with no premium for employees, a 401(k) match,

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma or a GED.
• Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor by a California Regulatory Agency.
• Candidate must have at minimum one-year of experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
• Familiar with HIPAA/client confidential and personal rights.
• Possess a valid License and/or certification in drug and alcohol counseling through an approved Department of Health Care licensing board.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurable under Sierra Health and Wellness Centers automobile insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor client’s behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
• Develop a treatment plan to reduce or eliminate substance abuse or criminal thinking.
• Make referral appointments for mental health or medical needs; coordinate SSI processes as needed.
• Document client behavior in group participation and counseling.
• Provide crisis management and counseling; run group therapies and family education.
• Coordinate treatment and discharge planning; assist with emotional needs of clients.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor (California)

Valid Driver’s License

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Sierra Health and Wellness Centers is seeking a Care Coordinator - SUD Counselor in Walnut Creek, CA. This full-time clinical role focuses on assessing clients in treatment, developing individualized plans, and coordinating referrals to mental health and medical services.

The position requires California counselor certification and at least one year of relevant experience. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick days, medical/dental/vision with no premium for employees, a 401(k) match,