Sud Counselor

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values Integrity, Diversity, Mentorship, and Inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

**JOB SUMMARY**

Recommend and assist access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals. Initiate referrals to next level care, coordinate with physical health providers for whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Provide case management with crisis intervention, discharge plan, group & individual work, mental health/substance use disorder counseling, screening, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
- Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed. - Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
- Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
- Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
- Participate in scheduled program meetings.
- Other relevant duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
- For Clinical CM, master's degree with two years of experience in social services; or bachelor's degree with four years of experience in social services.
- For SUD CM a certification from recognized board is preferred and registration required.
- Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
- Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
- Cultural competency understanding required.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
- Seeing
- Hearing
- Speaking
- Stooping/Bending
- Working in cramped spaces
- Moving around facility
- Moving between offices/clients
- Driving
- Climbing
- Lifting/carrying heavy items
- Pushing/pulling/dragging items
- Standing for long periods
- Working outside/underground
- Using hands/fingers
- Sitting for long periods I can perform the above functions:

- Without accommodation
- With accommodation.

If so, please specify:

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**OTHER DUTIES**

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.