SUD Counselor

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking a dedicated counselor to provide assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, care coordination, and relapse prevention within our recovery-focused program in California. You will conduct intakes and ASAM assessments, develop plans, document accurately, support families, and ensure confidentiality while adhering to laws and agency standards.

This role requires SUD credentials, valid CA driver's license, and willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification;

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.
• Experience providing substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
• TB test negative within required timeframe and CPR/First Aid certification upon hire or within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and other recovery services.
• Conduct intakes and assessments, including ASAM and level of care determinations.
• Create treatment plans and monitor progress; complete timely documentation.
• Review charts and treatment plans to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support family/significant others to participate in care; provide referrals.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation.
• Maintain confidentiality of client care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SUD Certification

Bilingual

Cultural competency

MS Office

EHR software

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

CPR/First Aid certification

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

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

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

I Can Perform The Above Functions

• Without accommodation
• With accommodation. If so, please specify:

Other Duties

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee signature constitutes an understanding of the job requirements, essential functions, and duties.

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).