Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Full Time) And (Per Diem)

As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego, you will provide quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance use or other diagnosed issues.




- Pay Range: $24/hr. to $30/hr





Work Schedule:



Full Time: Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.



Per Diem: Monday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.



Responsibilities:




- Assesses patients' stage and extent of substance use and comorbid mental health issues
- Develops and implements a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of multi-disciplinary team
- Conducts didactic and other appropriate patient groups for both substance use and duel diagnosed issues
- Communicates with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress
- Coordinates and implements patients' discharge
- Attends and participates in department and other program or clinical and administrative meetings
- Supports maintenance and development of clinical program or services
- Provides backup services to Needs Assessment and Referral Department
- Participates in activities, which enhance professional growth and development





Skills:




- Providing individual and group therapy
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Ability to provide treatment planning and related documentation and record-keeping
- Skills in public speaking; thorough awareness for, and compliance with, standards of ethical care and confidentiality;
- Ability to maintain therapeutic relationship with patients who are various stages of emotional stability and recovery; self-control in volatile or hostile situations, such as when verbally or physically threatened or aggressively confronted





Requirements





- High School Diploma or equivalent
- BLS (Basic Life Support ) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines

- CADC, SUDCC Certification OR Current RADT, SUDRC
- Experience working with adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders is preferred






Benefits





- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
- Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
- PTO Plan
- Holiday Premium Pay
- PTO Cash Out option
- Sick Pay
- Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- ID Theft Protection
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discount Opportunities





Per Diem




- 401K Retirement Plan
- Sick Pay