Substance Abuse Counselor

You MatterMake a difference every day in the lives of the underservedJoin a mission driven organization with a people first cultureExcellent career growth opportunitiesJoin us and find a career that supports:Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patientsAutonomy in a warm team environmentGrowth and trainingPerks and BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!Tuition Assistance and dependent ScholarshipsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coachingCompany paid life insuranceTax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discountsPreferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loansWhy UsNow is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.How you make a differenceAs a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor, the primary responsibility is to evaluate, treat, and provide support for individuals on their recovery journey from substance use disorders. By actively participating as an interdisciplinary team member, the SUD Counselor contributes to fostering positive clinical outcomes for individuals seeking recovery. Additionally, the counselor plays a vital role in preparing individuals for discharge and ensuring continuity of care to promote a seamless transition in their recovery process.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister screening and assessment tools, utilizing certification/licensure to diagnose substance use disorders within the scope of practice.Contribute to treatment plans and actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to evaluate and treat patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).Deliver group and individual services for individuals with substance use disorders, ensuring thorough, accurate, and timely documentation while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA requirements.Collect and analyze data related to provided services, assisting in report preparation as necessary for contracts, grants, and accreditation.Plan for the continuity of care upon the individual's release from the facility, providing crisis response and intervention services, and fulfilling other assigned duties.Qualifications & RequirementsEducationHigh School diploma and certification required.Bachelor’s degree in health services field is preferred.ExperienceExperience providing SUD counseling required.Ability to practice independently preferred.Licenses/CertificationsLicensure or certification or license/certification eligible as required by state in which employedThis position is available only to those who reside in the United States.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerWe value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.Job SummaryJob: 26-189785Facility: CA Napa Cty FacilitiesType: Full-TimeShift: Day 8 hourRecruiter : Full Name: First Last: Kelly CopeRecruiter : Email: View email address on click.appcast.io