SUD Counselor

Mental Health Systems; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Systems is hiring for a position focused on assessment, treatment plans, and individual/group counseling for substance use disorder recovery in Fresno, California. This role involves conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Candidates must hold at least an SUD registration and a valid California driver’s license. Experience in the field and bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• SUD Certification or registration required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Experience in providing substance use disorder services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and assessments.
• Create treatment plans and evaluate progress.
• Facilitate client-family participation in programs.

Skills

SUD Certification from a recognized board

Cultural competency understanding

Bilingual

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Education

Minimum of SUD registration

Job description

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

Job Summary

Assessment, treatment plan, individual and group counseling, care coordination, training, SUD recovery skills and education, and relapse prevention.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant recovery-related services. Conduct intakes, intake assessments, including ASAM assessments, level of care assessments, and diagnostic determinations. Create treatment plans and problem list and evaluate progress.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Conduct chart and treatment plan reviews to ensure compliance with agency, federal, state, and local government standards, and monitor client progress and changing needs throughout treatment.
• Support and encourage client’s family-significant others to participate in client stabilization and program services, offering referrals as needed.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• SUD Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
• If substance use disorder program a negative tuberculosis test (TB) is conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment and valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification upon hire or within 90 days of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Seeing
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Stooping/Bending
• Working in cramped spaces
• Moving around facility
• Moving between offices/clients
• Driving – light errands
• Climbing
• Lifting/carrying heavy items
• Using hands/fingers
• Pushing/pulling/dragging items
• Standing for long periods
• Sitting for long period
• Working outside/underground

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).