Substance Use Disorder Counselor

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Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Sign-on bonus!)Apply locations Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center - San Diego, CA Community Harm Reduction Team (CHRT) Palm Behavioral Health Center - San Diego, CA DTFHC at Connections - San Diego, CA Escondido Family Health Center - San Diego, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 29 Days Ago job requisition  R0011835

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites , over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population.

We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for Substance Use Disorder Counselor's (SUDC) to provide substance abuse screening, brief interventions, therapy for individuals and groups, and coordinates referrals for patients. Responsibilities also include providing leadership and training to staff related to chemical dependency issues, and serving as a subject matter expert in the cross-functional treatment team.

FHCSD Offers You:

• Sign-on bonus of $2,000, to be paid after 6-months of service
• Retention bonus up to 15% of annual pay to a max of $10,000, to be paid after one year of services
• Loan repayment & scholarships up to $25,000 - available for a limited time through partnership with HCAi (Ca Dept of Health Care Access and Information)

Responsibilities:

• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
• Develops and maintains community resources information and contacts related to assigned patient population. Acts as a liaison and may provide consultations with community agencies.
• Participates in the design and implementation of mental health and substance abuse service delivery, working closely with multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides direct substance abuse counseling services, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family counseling, targeting assigned patient population groups experiencing substance abuse/dependency disorders. Provides support and assistance to maintain patients' treatment and recovery.
• Provides substance abuse education and referral information to patients, families, and other staff members in the areas of substance abuse counseling and treatment services.
• Provides substance abuse screening and assessments. Participates in the development of patients' individualized care plans. Assesses patients' need for enrollment in medical, self-help programs, outpatient services, and/or residential facilities and makes referrals, if necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Registered Intern status or certification/registration from a California State Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Services certifying agency required.
• High School diploma (or GED equivalent) required.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
• 1 year experience in providing counseling required; 2 years of experience providing counseling to assigned patient demographics, such as patients diagnosed with serious mental illness or HIV, preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish may be required depending on site/location.
• Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:
  Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months;
  No suspensions in last 2 years for…