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$30/hr–$32/hr
Full-time
professional certificate
Health Insurance, Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Equity Shares
Posted 36d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The SUD Counselor conducts comprehensive ASAM assessments and develops personalized treatment plans to support client recovery. They also facilitate psychoeducational groups, manage cases, and maintain accurate documentation within the EHR system.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a CADC or SUDCC certification and possess at least two years of experience in substance abuse or behavioral health. Additional requirements include current CPR/First Aid certification, a valid driver's license, and the ability to navigate electronic health records.
Full job description
Description
Position: TelehealthSUD Counselor
Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $30-$32 per hour
Shift: Monday - Friday 12:00pm-8:30pm (hybrid)
Benefits:
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
PTO (Vacation, Sick)
Equity Shares (ESOP)
Job Description
The SUD Counselor in a Substance Use Prevention Treatment (SUPT) Program is a role that combines clinical expertise, administrative proficiency, and a commitment to client-centered care. This role is integral in conducting ASAM assessments and managing daily billing in the Smart Care Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform. The ideal candidate will be a professional with a strong background in SUD treatment, proficient in ASAM criteria, and capable of navigating Smart Care EHR software. SUD Counselor reports to Program Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment: Conduct comprehensive ASAM assessments of the client's needs, strengths, and challenges, including mental health, substance use, and medical, social, and environmental factors. This will help in creating care plans that focus on psychosocial rehabilitation and vocational goals.
Planning: Using motivational interviewing and supportive counseling skills, develop personalized treatment plans that address clients' recovery goals.
Group Facilitation and Skills Training: Play a key role in leading psychoeducational groups to teach recovery, relapse prevention, and independent living skills.
Case management: Connect clients to appropriate resources and services, such as mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, medical care, housing assistance, and vocational support.
Monitoring and Support: Keep regular contact with clients, offering support, encouragement, and crisis intervention as needed. Also, assist the primary therapist in increasing motivation to engage in treatment.
Collaboration and Discharge Planning: Work closely with the treatment team, including therapists, licensed vocational nurses, clinical technicians, and other professionals, to ensure coordinated and effective care. Keep referral partners informed of the client’s progress and discharge plan.
Documentation: Adhere to program and regulatory requirements Drug Medi-cal guidelines by maintaining accurate and timely documentation of client progress, interactions, and services provided.
Crisis Management: Respond effectively to crises, de-escalating and coordinating with emergency services when necessary.
Other Duties as assigned
Monitors cases by verifying clients’ attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; providing personal support.
Maintains clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress.
Communicates clients’ progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences.
Improves staff competence by providing educational resources; balancing work requirements with learning opportunities; evaluating the application of learning to changes in treatment results
Qualifications & Skills
License/Certification: CADC / SUDCC Certification or higher (required)
Experience: In the field of Substance abuse/ Behavioral Health 2years or more (required)
Current CPR/First Aid Certification (Required)
Valid CA Driver's License
Current Health Screen (Required)
TB Clearance (Required)
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and listening skills
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Professional conduct always.
Strong Internet connection required.
Ability to keep patient information confidential.
Company Description
Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment and offer various levels of care from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.
Related keywords
TelehealthSUD CounselorASAMSubstance Use Prevention TreatmentSmart Care EHRMotivational InterviewingPsychoeducational GroupsRelapse PreventionCase ManagementCrisis InterventionDrug Medi-calCADCSUDCCBehavioral HealthCPRFirst Aid
AKUA Mind Body is more than just a treatment center or residential facility; it’s a revitalizing retreat that provides holistic therapy programs for those who are in need of mental health treatment and substance use addiction. Our integrative approach combines Eastern traditions with Western science to provide the highest quality of care combining physical, psychological, spiritual and science-based approaches in detoxification, outpatient, and residential treatment. With facilities throughout the Sacramento Region, Los Angeles & Orange County Region, and San Diego Region, we aim to provide our clients with the best mental health and addiction treatment possible. Our goal is to help patients build a solid foundation for healing so they can live happy and healthy lives in recovery.
Offices: 20271 SW Birch St, #202, Newport Beach, California 92660, US
Detox ServicesBehavioral Disorder TreatmentDual Diagnosis TreatmentOutpatient ServicesTreatment ProgramsAddiction RecoveryInpatient Residential RehabDrug and alcohol RehabMental HealthBehavioral Health
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