SUD Counselor - Transform Lives + Sign-On Bonus

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TURN is seeking a qualified Substance Use Disorder Counselor in Bakersfield to provide assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, care coordination, training, SUD recovery skills and education, and relapse prevention.

You will perform intakes, develop treatment plans, document for billing, support families, and participate in staff meetings while maintaining a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive approach.

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.
• TB test (for substance use disorder program) conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment; CPR and first aid certification upon hire or within 90 days of employment.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings, clinical consultations, and required trainings.
• Maintain a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based approach in all interactions with participants.
• Participate in discharge and reentry planning.

Connaissances

SUD Certification

CA Driver's License

Experience with SUD services

Cultural Competency

Bilingual

Outils

MS Office

EHR software

Description du poste

TURN is seeking a qualified Substance Use Disorder Counselor in Bakersfield to provide assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, care coordination, training, SUD recovery skills and education, and relapse prevention.

You will perform intakes, develop treatment plans, document for billing, support families, and participate in staff meetings while maintaining a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive approach.