Substance Use Counselor

Meets the bio-psychosocial needs of clients by providing indicated behavioral health services case management services and/or crisis intervention and bills and documents services appropriately. Works with individuals to assist them in accessing appropriate support services and entitlements medical care community resources and family support systems in an effort to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation.

Hours: 40 hours per week with work schedule option and rotating weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday)

• Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 pm to 5:00 pm OR

• Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm (9 hours) and Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours) off every other Friday

As a Substance Use Counselor you will:

• Provide crisis intervention case management and rehabilitative counseling services and provides and/or coordinates substance abuse assessment treatment planning and service delivery tailored to the individual needs of the clients served
• Provide individual and group substance abuse counseling
• Assist in developing and designing curriculum and facilitates co-occurring disorders groups
• Facilitate substance abuse groups and networks with community substance treatment providers
• Develop and maintain client service plans that address the needs of each individual served in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide cross-training for the rest of the team to deal effectively with substance abuse issues and optimize collaboration and support
• Services are provided in the clients homes as well as in community-based sites

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per year
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Choice of medical plans with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of behavioral health professionals!

Our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment programs (Downtown IMPACT IMPACT Senior IMPACT and South Bay IMPACT) provide intensive community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully-integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness as well as individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance disorders.

Our programs utilize the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life that is not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care providing treatment rehabilitation and case management supports.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego Countys residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative supportive team structure learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Education: Bachelors Degree in related field required. Substance use disorder counseling certification can be substituted for BA.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office
• A valid California drivers license in good standing personal vehicle proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position
• Able to pass criminal/background clearance