SUD Counselor

About the role

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.

Requirements

• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Physical demands: Seeing, Hearing, Speaking, Stooping/Bending, Working in cramped spaces, Moving around facility, Moving between offices/clients, Driving – light errands, Lifting/carrying heavy items, Standing for long periods, Sitting for long periods.

Qualifications

• SUD Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required.
• Experience providing substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.