Current jobs related to Substance Use Disorder Therapist - San Diego - San Ysidro Health Center


  • San Diego, California, United States Aurora San Diego Full time

    Aurora San Diego Job OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our team at Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego.Job SummaryThis is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong understanding of substance use disorders and mental health issues. As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you will provide quality...


  • San Diego, California, United States Aurora San Diego Full time

    Aurora San Diego Job OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our team at Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego.Job SummaryThis is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong understanding of substance use disorders and mental health issues. As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you will provide quality...


  • San Diego, California, United States Aurora San Diego Full time

    Job SummaryAurora San Diego is seeking a highly skilled Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our team. As a key member of our behavioral healthcare team, you will provide quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance use or other diagnosed issues.Key ResponsibilitiesAssessment and Treatment PlanningConduct comprehensive...


  • San Diego, California, United States Phoenix House Full time

    Job SummaryThe AOD Counselor is a critical member of the Phoenix House team, responsible for delivering high-quality programming services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. As a skilled therapist, you will work closely with participants to develop and implement personalized treatment plans, promoting long-term recovery and well-being.Key...


  • San Diego, California, United States NAMI San Diego Full time

    About the RoleNAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our team. As a key member of our Next Steps program, you will play a vital role in providing support and resources to individuals struggling with substance use and mental health issues.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide brief ASAM screenings to clients...


  • San Diego, United States Aurora San Diego Full time

    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. Responsibilities: Assesses patients' stage and extent of substance use and comorbid mental health issues Develops and...


  • San Diego, United States Aurora San Diego Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs 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.Responsibilities: Assesses patients' stage and extent of substance use and comorbid mental...


  • San Diego, United States Aurora San Diego Full time

    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: Tuesday to Saturday from 8: 00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Responsibilities: Assesses patients' stage and extent of...


  • San Diego, United States Aurora San Diego Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs 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: Tuesday to Saturday from 8: 00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Responsibilities: Assesses...


  • San Rafael, California, United States Center Point, Inc Full time

    Job Title: Substance Use Disorder Care CoordinatorCenter Point, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Substance Use Disorder Care Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integration of substance use and mental health disorder treatment and primary care services in a culturally...


  • San Rafael, California, United States Center Point, Inc Full time

    Center Point, Inc.'s MissionCenter Point, Inc. (CPINC) is dedicated to providing comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing, and rehabilitation services to address societal challenges such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment, and homelessness. CPINC offers rehabilitation and treatment programs that aim to break the...


  • San Diego, United States Aurora San Diego Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs 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.Full Time, Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday from 8: 00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Per Diem, Work Schedule:...


  • San Diego, United States Aurora San Diego Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs 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.Full Time, Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday from 8: 00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Per Diem, Work Schedule:...


  • San Diego, United States NAMI San Diego Full time

    Company Description: NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit organization that provides free education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illnesses.Primary Responsibilities/Function: Next Steps is an integrated care program funded by San Diego County to...


  • San Rafael, United States Center Point, Inc Full time $70,000 - $85,000

    SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CARE COORDINATOR-(CCBHC)REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTORMISSION STATEMENT: Center Point, Inc.'s (CPINC) mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing, and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment, and homelessness. CPINC offers...


  • San Rafael, United States Center Point, Inc Full time $70,000 - $85,000

    SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CARE COORDINATOR-(CCBHC)REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTORMISSION STATEMENT: Center Point, Inc.'s (CPINC) mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing, and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment, and homelessness. CPINC offers...

  • Senior Psychologist

    2 weeks ago


    San Bernardino, California, United States Department of State Hospitals Full time

    Job SummaryThe Department of State Hospitals is seeking a highly skilled Senior Psychologist to join our team in providing exceptional mental health services to our patients. As a Senior Psychologist, you will be responsible for providing substance use disorder treatment services, assessments, and program development.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement...


  • San Leandro, California, United States Horizon Services, Inc. Full time

    Job SummaryHorizon Services, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Substance Use Disorder Counselor I for our Detoxification Program. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Intake and AssessmentConduct...


  • San Francisco, California, United States HealthRIGHT 360 Full time

    Job OverviewThis is a union position at HealthRIGHT 360, a mission-driven organization providing comprehensive care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our Health and Wellness team in a residential treatment setting. The successful...


  • San Rafael, California, United States Center Point, Inc. Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Substance Use Disorder Care Coordinator to join our team at Center Point, Inc. This is a full-time position that requires a strong background in mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluate clients for program eligibility and conduct necessary screenings and referrals for...

Substance Use Disorder Therapist

4 months ago


San Diego, United States San Ysidro Health Center Full time

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Clinic Director and the general oversight of the Director of SUD Services and Chief Behavioral Health Officer, the Substance Use Disorder Therapist - Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Licensed Marriage Family Therapist is responsible for performing behavioral health assessments and providing evidenced-based substance use disorder and mental health treatment using the primary care behavioral health model for adults, older adults, children, and their families in an outpatient setting. This licensed clinician will work closely with the team of physicians, case managers and substance use disorder counselors to provide integrated care for people with moderate to severe substance use disorders that are in varying phases of change. This position responds to and provides crisis intervention services when needed; ensures services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion and is consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines.

Essential Functions of the Job:

* Evaluates/triage and provides evidenced-based, brief psychological/behavioral health interventions to patients with substance use diagnoses as well as co-occurring mental health and physical health diagnosis.
* Provides clinical input to patient's care by contributing timely feedback regarding the patient's care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the patient's record and verbal feedback.
* Assesses and identifies participants' needs for supportive services on an ongoing basis. Acts as a resource, assists in obtaining, and/or makes appropriate referrals for necessary or requested services with patient.
* Develops a negotiated care plan that integrates with input and goals of the case managers, SUD counselors and medical providers on the team.
* Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required.
* Evaluates and/or revises care plan as indicated with appropriate documentation in progress notes and communicates this to relevant multi-disciplinary team members.
* Works in coordination with the Director SUD Services and SUD Program Manager to provide information to healthcare providers about mental illness in the medical setting.
* Conducts brief presentations, training and/or lectures to primary care team members, medical residents and/or community regarding behavioral health issues and behavioral health services as requested.
* Participates in meetings as required including but not limited to weekly multi- Disciplinary/Case Conference/ SUD team; weekly case reviews; quarterly chart reviews. Participates on committees as directed.
* Works closely with all providers to help establish full integration of services and a team-based approach to care.
* Maintains productivity expectations in accordance with clinic/program guidelines.
* Maintains a hybrid work schedule, as assigned by supervisor, acting as a resource to the team on scheduled on-site days. Demonstrates responsible and proactive communication with the team in the event of schedule changes.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned or requested by Supervisor.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

* Complies with established departmental and health center wide policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
* Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with teams to achieve quality, excellence, harmony and problem-solving to obtain stated goals and objectives.
* Ability to organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
* Ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with underserved communities.
* Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, family members, other professional staff, and the public.
* Requests assistance and guidance from the Supervisor and professional staff when necessary to address patient challenges/concerns.
* Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Job Requirements:

Experience Required:

* At least one-year full time (or equivalent) experience working with people with severe substance use disorders, including co-occurring populations.
* Sensitivity to multi-cultural concerns and the psychotherapeutic process required.

Education Required:

* Successful completion of graduate training program with a Master's degree in Social Work or a Master's degree in Marriage Family Therapy at an accredited university or college.

Certifications/Licenses:

* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
* A valid driver's license and access to insured vehicle required.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

* Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

* Knowledge of integrated Treatment and Care for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
* Demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with minority communities.
* Demonstrate respect for diversity.
* Familiarity with substance use psychology and the evidence-based SUD treatment interventions including SBIRT, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Harm Reduction, Medication Assisted Treatment, Mutual Support/Twelve-Step approach and residential and outpatient intensive treatment settings.
* Ability to exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy, and nuanced judgment in dealing with a variety of people with co- occurring disorders and circumstances that can affect behavior. Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, other professional staff, and the public.

Equipment Used:

* Computer literacy required and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

* General office environment.
* Frequent sitting, occasional standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 10 lbs.
* May drive around San Diego County for various meetings and trainings.

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background (LiveScan) and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Other details

* Pay Type Salary
* Min Hiring Rate $98,571.20
* Max Hiring Rate $135,387.20

Apply Now

* 286 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114, USA