SUD Counselor - Trauma-Informed Recovery (Sign-On Bonus)

Mental Health; East Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

TURN is seeking a SUD Counselor AOD Substance Abuse in Bakersfield, CA to perform assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, care coordination, training, SUD recovery skills, and relapse prevention.

Responsibilities include conducting intakes and ASAM assessments, documenting accurately, supporting family involvement, and facilitating placement and discharge planning. Requires SUD certification/registration and CA driver’s license.

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.
• 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 CPR and first aid certification upon hire or within 90-days of employment.

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.
• Monitor client progress and changing needs throughout treatment.
• Support and encourage client’s family-significant others to participate in client stabilization and program services.
• 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.

Skills

SUD Certification

CPR/First Aid

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR Software

Job description

TURN is seeking a SUD Counselor AOD Substance Abuse in Bakersfield, CA to perform assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, care coordination, training, SUD recovery skills, and relapse prevention.

Responsibilities include conducting intakes and ASAM assessments, documenting accurately, supporting family involvement, and facilitating placement and discharge planning. Requires SUD certification/registration and CA driver’s license.