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2 weeks ago
The Substance Use Counselor (SUC) will have strong background in Chemical Dependency and Behavioral Health and a strong desire to work with patients who may have co-occurring disorders. The SUC will be part of a multidisciplinary team of LCSW's, Case Mangers, Primary Care Providers, Psychiatry, and other Counselors. The SUC will provide counseling services to ethnically diverse population, including low-income and homeless patients at various JWCH locations. The Counselor is responsible for all assessments, interventions, documentation, and coordination with and utilization of either internal or external treatments option including our IOP.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Utilizes compassion and understanding of harm reduction to aid patients seeking treatment for opioid, alcohol and other substance use in an outpatient primary care setting.
- Provides extensive knowledge and education to patients, family and community members for different FDA approved medications designed to treat those with opioid or alcohol use disorder.
- Works directly with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Providers, Behavioral Health Workers and other Care Team members to design and determine comprehensive care needs.
- Accepts referrals from medical and behavioral health staff and community-based organizations to administer assessments outlined by DSM IV to determine level of care, offer menu of options and link to appropriate care services.
- Provides intensive case management and psychosocial support to those entering the MAT or general counseling program to ensure engagement, retention and better treatment outcomes.
- Provides counseling through evidence-based practices such as Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention and CBT concurrently with medication management to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Navigates patients through treatment including reminders for appointments and medication management.
- Collaborates with outside agencies to offer referral options.
- Documents accurately and timely in medical records.
- Enters data for project evaluation and analysis, helps to prepare reports for grants and ensures collected data is securely kept/maintained.
- Maintains client confidentiality per HIPAA and CFR 42 federal regulations.
- Participates in all staff, team and community meetings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Certified Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor: Must be certified by one of the agencies accredited by the NCCA and recognized by DHCS, which include CADTP and CCAPP or Associate Social Work/ Masters Social Work degree with SUD Certification.
- Experience and knowledgeable of Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) and Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Prevention Control (SAPC) system of care.
- Knowledge of and trained in delivery of trauma informed treatment, and evidenced base treatment for substance abuse. (Matrix, Seeking Safety, CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Nurturing Parenting Program)
- Proficient with administering the ASAM, ASI and other substance abuse assessment tools.
- Must have valid California driver's license, proof of insurance and excellent driving record.
- Excellent written, oral, organizational and documentation skills.
- Two years' experience in a health care setting is preferred.
- Two years' experience working in substance abuse counseling
- Knowledge of Harm Reduction, Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention and other evidence-based behavioral therapies
- Ability to work independently and proactively, taking initiative.
- Willing and able to work with diverse population including low income, homeless, trauma-involved individuals.
Employee Benefits:
JWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive salaries for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards medical, dental, and vision premiums. The agency offers sick leave, vacation time, 13 paid holidays, 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan, mileage reimbursement, short term and long tern disability plans, life insurance policies, employee parking and more
Wesley Health Centers JWCH Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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