SUD Counselor

Mental Health Systems; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking qualified candidates to provide assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, care coordination, and SUD recovery skills education. Responsibilities include facilitating intake assessments, maintaining documentation, and ensuring program compliance.

Preferred candidates hold SUD certification/registration, a CA driver’s license, and familiarity with MS Office and EHR systems. Bilingual abilities are a plus in our client-centered environment.

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.
• Substance use disorder program: negative tuberculosis test conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or CPR and First Aid certification upon hire or within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Counseling including individual and group sessions, care coordination, training, SUD recovery skills, and relapse prevention.
• 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 standards and monitor progress.
• Engage family/significant others to participate in stabilization and referrals as needed.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of client care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SUD Certification

SUD Registration

Cultural Competency

Bilingual

MS Office

EHR software

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

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

• 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.
• Substance use disorder program: negative tuberculosis test 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

Ability to see, hear, and speak. Ability to stoop, bend, and work in cramped spaces. Ability to move around facility, between offices and clients. Driving light errands. Ability to lift and carry heavy items. Standing and sitting for long periods. Use of hands and fingers is required.

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.

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).