Substance Use Disorder Counselor - San Diego Comprehensive Treatment Center

Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Opioid Treatment Program | Bilingual Candidates Highly Preferred

Requirements: 

• Minimum AOD Registration Required (RADT, SUDRC, or RAC)
• Certification Preferred(CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP)
• Must be obtained from a CA approved Counselor Certification Organization

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2 PM

Our Benefits: 

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

San Diego Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in San Diego, CA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Disorder Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Compensation for roles at San Diego Comprehensive Treatment Center varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, San Diego Comprehensive Treatment Center provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: California

Calculated Salary Range for role: $29.14 - $38.00 per hour.

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:  

• HS graduate or equivalent required;  
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field; 
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university. 
• Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment.  
• Bilingual candidates highly preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:  

• AOD Registration Required.
• Certification Preferred (Must be obtained from a CA approved Counselor Certification Organization (RADT, CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP).

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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