SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR, BILINGUAL

2 weeks ago


Culver City CA USA, United States Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Full time
Substance Use Counselor, Spanish Bilingual (Sepulveda Substance Use)

This is an on-site position. The pay range for this position is between $22.13 - $24.59 per hour.

About Didi Hirsch

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation's first Suicide Prevention Center. We are a nonprofit organization providing care to nearly 200,000 people annually across our programs. Didi Hirsch has deep roots in community-based mental health and a commitment to providing culturally responsive services that are just and equitable.

As an organization, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. More than 1,000 dedicated employees and volunteers make Didi Hirsch's work possible. We intentionally recruit and retain a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve and strive to cultivate a sense of belonging for them. We embrace employees and candidates from all backgrounds who want to help make this vision a reality.

Summary

We are seeking a bilingual and culturally competent Spanish and English-speaking Substance Use Counselor.

* Providing comprehensive intake assessment and individual, family, and group counseling services to adults with substance use issues.
* Coordinating support services to assist clients with case management needs.
* Collaborating with other professionals to ensure the provision of integrated mental health, physical health and substance use treatment that is culturally congruent with our clients' needs.
* Assessing, facilitating, and documenting group and individual counseling sessions, addressing individual progress and outcomes, ensuring compliance with Agency, state licensing and other regulatory standards and guidelines.

Primary Duties

* Conducts/facilitates individual and group substance abuse prevention education and awareness, and counseling sessions and provides routine case management including assessment, intake, crisis intervention, and exit interviews for adults or adolescents with a history of substance abuse.
* Provides parent training.
* Interfaces with such agencies as the Department of Mental Health, Department of Child and Family Services, criminal justice services, Public health and other related community agencies and resources to give and receive information relative to clients.
* Maintains documentation of all counseling sessions, substance abuse services and other services; ensures compliance with Didi Hirsch policies and procedures, contracts and other regulatory agencies.
* Supervises program participants with conflict resolution and medication compliance as needed.
* Developing and refining program curricula and materials.
* Develops and maintains counselor skills through seminars, workshops, or other forms of training/education.
* Attends and actively participates in all team and staff meetings, community meetings and supervision/consultation.

Position Requirements

* Certified in one of the state approved certification agencies for substance abuse.
* Fluency in required language for assigned program (Spanish)
* Experience working with youth and adults in group presentations and process. Sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences. Experience with community organization, program planning and implementation. Knowledge of substance abuse prevention and community resources. Ability to work some evening hours and to arrange work schedule to the benefit of the program.
* Have a working knowledge of case management and conducting/facilitating individual and group counseling sessions for appropriate clients to be served.
* Support the values and mission of Didi Hirsch as related to employment.
* Know and comply with Didi Hirsch Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, DMH, Child and Family Services, policies and documentation guidelines, and other state, federal regulations relating to program.
* Demonstrate current knowledge of all job specific skills: to include mental health programming, psychiatric crisis intervention; documentation; group/individual counseling; multi-cultural and socio-economic issues.
* Basic advocacy skills.
* Present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing.
* Efficiently use the personal computer including word processing and electronic chart system software.
* Ability to work varied hours including evenings, nights and weekends.
* Utilize analysis, experience, and judgment to make decisions within policies and practices.
* Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and Didi Hirsch philosophies.
* Adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
* Current California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.

Our Vision

A future where everyone has equitable access to care and is empowered to achieve optimal mental health and well-being.

Our Mission

Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access.

CORE VALUES

Excellence: We are constantly innovating, learning from the communities we serve, and applying the latest research to advance best practices. We uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure we are providing compassionate and excellent care.

Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity of background, experience, and ideas, committing to a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We celebrate differences and prioritize creating a sense of belonging.

Equity: We are dedicated to maintaining equitable practices in our healthcare delivery and workplace culture, and we work to dismantle disparities and discrimination within both systems of care and society.

Well Being: We are devoted to the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and communities, and believe healthy teams lead to healthy clients.

Advocacy: We advocate across all levels of government and use our voice to reduce barriers to care, including stigma, systemic racism, and parity across payers, with the goal of access to high quality, integrated healthcare for all.

Community Engagement: We build partnerships in the community and across sectors to create a more inclusive and responsive mental health ecosystem and enhance greater accessibility to care and support.

  • Culver City, United States Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Full time

    Substance Use Counselor, Spanish Bilingual (Sepulveda Substance Use) This is an on-site position. The pay range for this position is between $22.13 - $24.59 per hour. About Didi Hirsch Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation's...


  • Culver City, United States Bayview Hunters Point Foundation Full time

    Substance Use Counselor, Spanish Bilingual (Sepulveda Substance Use)This is an on-site position. The pay range for this position is between $22.13 - $24.59 per hour.About Didi HirschDidi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation's first...


  • Culver City, United States Bayview Hunters Point Foundation for Community Improvement Full time

    Substance Use Counselor, Spanish Bilingual (Sepulveda Substance Use) This is an on-site position. The pay range for this position is between $22.13 - $24.59 per hour. About Didi Hirsch Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation’s...


  • Culver City, United States Didi Hirsch Mental Health Full time

    Providing comprehensive intake assessment and individual, family, and group counseling services to adults with substance use issues. Coordinating support services to assist clients with case management needs. Collaborating with other professionals to Substance, Counselor, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Healthcare


  • Culver City, United States Bayview Hunters Point Foundation Full time

    Substance Use Counselor, (Sepulveda Substance Use)This position is partially remote. The pay range for this position is between $22.13 - $24.60 per hour. About Didi HirschDidi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation's first Suicide...


  • Salt Lake City, United States Tranquility Place of Utah LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description Tranquility PlaceAre you a licensed substance abuse counselor looking to make a difference in the lives of people ready to change. Passionate about recovery? Willing to blend compassion, mindfulness, and medically assisted treatment (MAT) to gently guide clients to their full potential? Empathetic, self starter, willing to...


  • Traverse City, United States Addiction Treatment Services Full time

    JOB TITLE: Substance Use Counselor SUPERVISED BY: Clinical Director AVAILABILITY: Full-time or part-time BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with 5% match, Vacation Time, and Sick Time, Employee Assistance Program. Benefits will be based on whether you are a full or part time employee. This position does include the option for onsite childcare for...


  • Kansas City, United States REDISCOVER Full time

    Job DetailsJob Location5904 E Bannister Rd, Bldg B - Kansas City, MOPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level2 Year DegreeJob ShiftDayJob CategoryNonprofit - Social ServicesDescriptionReDiscover is looking for a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to add to our TOP Department!WHO WE AREReDiscover has been known for over 50 years as a non-profit community mental...


  • Culver City, CA 90231, USA, United States Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Full time

    Care Coordinator Spanish Bilingual (Culver City Adult Division)We are offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new staff hired into this role full-time. Candidates must apply on/after 6/14/23 in order to be considered for the bonus. This position is partially remote, and you have the option to elect into a 9/80 flex work schedule. The pay range for this role is...


  • Garden City, United States Gateway Foundation, Inc. Full time

    Conducts client interviews and assessments to review substance use disorder and treatment history. Evaluates client response to treatment to recommend modifications to the treatment plan and assist with caseloads and development of individualized tre Counselor, Substance Abuse, Substance, Treatment, Clinical, Healthcare, Licensed


  • Traverse City, United States Addiction Treatment Services Full time

    JOB TITLE: Substance Use CounselorSUPERVISED BY: Clinical Director AVAILABILITY: Part-timeBENEFITS: 401k plus 5% match, Employee Assistance Program, etc.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessments, goals setting, treatment planning, therapy, monitoring of ongoing treatment and progress of clients and the planning for client care following discharge.EDUCATION:...


  • Oklahoma City, United States Variety Care Full time

    Overview Department: Integrated Health Services Position: Substance Abuse Counselor Employee Category: Exempt Reporting Relationship: Director of Integrated Health Services Character Qualities: Availability- Making my schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve. Discretion- Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes...


  • Kansas City, United States Gateway Foundation, Inc. Full time

    Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values? At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control Substance Abuse, Counselor, Substance, Certified, Healthcare, Treatment


  • Garden City, United States City On A Hill, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team! You will be responsible for implementing effective treatment plans to clients in an individual and group setting. Responsibilities:Complete subtance abuse evaluations, make appropriate recommendations and referrals as neededCounsel and advise individuals or...


  • Granite City, United States Chestnut Health Systems Full time

    Overview: Are you drawn to the helping professions? Have a heart for working with adults in recovery but havent necessarily earned a college degree in the field? A variety of educational and work experiences may qualify you for this part-time position based in Granite City, IL. Chestnut offers training and a career path. Many positions at Chestnut qualify...


  • Granite City, United States Chestnut Health Systems Full time

    Overview Are you drawn to the helping professions? Have a heart for working with adults in recovery but haven’t necessarily earned a college degree in the field? A variety of educational and work experiences may qualify you for this part-time position based in Granite City, IL. Chestnut offers training and a career path. Many positions at Chestnut qualify...


  • Granite City, United States Chestnut Health Systems Full time

    Overview: Are you drawn to the helping professions? Have a heart for working with adults in recovery but havent necessarily earned a college degree in the field? A variety of educational and work experiences may qualify you for this part-time position based in Granite City, IL. Chestnut offers training and a career path. Many positions at Chestnut qualify...


  • Heber City, United States Wasatch Crest Full time

    Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor (SUDC) Our Mission: Wasatch Crest is a drug and alcohol addiction treatment program offering the full continuum of care through respect, dignity, and compassion. We are hiring for our location in Heber City, Utah. Wasatch Crest has locations in the beautiful Heber Valley and are excited to open our new facility in Park...


  • Salt Lake City, United States BAART Programs Full time

    Description"Substance Use Counselor Position - Work Remotely or Hybrid - Utah Residency Required" "Seize the opportunity to advance your career - we'll support you by covering the costs of your professional license." Position Overview: Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering...


  • Salt Lake City, United States BAART Programs Full time

    Description Position at BAART Programs "Substance Use Counselor Position - Work Remotely or Hybrid - Utah Residency Required" "Seize the opportunity to advance your career - we'll support you by covering the costs of your professional license." Position Overview: Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically...