SUD Counselor; Residential
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Description
The Registered SUD Counselor at Tatum Psychology Employment Group will provide ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual client needs while enhancing the quality of patient management and satisfaction. The Registered SUD Counselor will promote the continuity of care through integrating individualized case management, weekly reviews, and discharge planning. The Registered SUD Counselor will act as the central receiver of pertinent clinical data, and work closely with the Program Manager in the formulation of treatment planning, immediately responding to a crisis and planning for the needs of clients to ensure efficacy of service delivery.
The Registered SUD Counselor must be flexible and able to come in while on call for an emergency and be open to schedule changes when required.
The Registered SUD Counselor at Tatum Psychology Employment Group will provide ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual client needs while enhancing the quality of patient management and satisfaction. The Registered SUD Counselor will promote the continuity of care through integrating individualized case management, weekly reviews, and discharge planning. The Registered SUD Counselor will act as the central receiver of pertinent clinical data, and work closely with the Program Manager in the formulation of treatment planning, immediately responding to a crisis and planning for the needs of clients to ensure efficacy of service delivery.
The Registered SUD Counselor must be flexible and able to come in while on call for an emergency and be open to schedule changes when required.
Tuesday – Saturday 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Essential Functions- Client Care and Clinical Services
- Completes admissions/intakes for new clients.
- Assess and make recommendations regarding client’s level of care.
- Makes recommendations regarding continuing and aftercare.
- Follow up and monitor aftercare recommendations.
- Conduct family meetings.
- Crisis intervention.
- Conduct daily educational and/or experiential client groups.
- Create and implement clients’ schedule into program and communicate client’s needs.
- Coordinator admissions and discharge with the Program Manager.
- Documentation and Compliance
- Compose and enter daily progress notes for each client.
- Compose and enter daily group notes for clients.
- Documentation and treatment plan reviews.
- Abide by all DHCS, Agency’s, JCAHO and all state and federal governing agencies.
- Maintain an active certification/license through a DHCS‑approved certifying organization.
- Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate with family, referral sources regarding client progress and/or changes (as allowed via client consent)
- Collaborate with Program Manager regarding any and all consequences for clients.
- Attend all mandatory clinical and staff meetings and required company trainings.
- Program Support and Development
- Preparation of group materials and researching new methodologies for inclusion in group and individual sessions.
- Facilitate transportation when required.
- Participate in scheduled site visits.
- Attend industry‑related workshops, trainings, and conferences.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
- Follows and supports TPEG policies and procedures.
- Works collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external partners.
- Represents TPEG, Inc., by embodying the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Travels occasionally during the workday and on occasional overnight stay. (Compensation for mileage, food and lodging provided.)
- Maintains regular attendance at work and company activities and demonstrates punctuality regarding deadlines.
- Displays creativity and vision in recommending new tactics and strategies.
- Expands and updates job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional learning.
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