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Substance Abuse Counselor

2 months ago


San Marcos, California, United States Mental Health Systems, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

Mental Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team as a DUI Facilitator. As a key member of our team, you will provide drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide individual and group counseling, as well as engage in rehabilitation activities to support clients in their recovery journey.
  • Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager and provide a variety of interventions, including crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services.
  • Document, review, and chart client progress, completing all required paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Attend treatment meetings and provide input to treatment plans, preparing treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries.
  • Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals and initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
  • Integrate clinical concepts with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative and individual group and milieu counseling principles.
  • Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery, and assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior.
  • Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups, and act as co-leader in assigned groups.
Requirements
  • Meet one of the following qualifications: Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, actively working toward a recognized alcohol and drug certification and two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, or a B.A./B.S. degree in a human service field and one year of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions.
  • Working knowledge of California's Title 9 DUI program as a provider, required.
  • Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software.
  • Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations, and ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.
  • Cultural Competency understanding required, and bilingual preferred.
Physical Requirements

The following physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

  • Seeing, hearing, speaking, stooping/bending, working in cramped spaces, moving around the facility, moving between offices/clients, climbing, lifting/carrying heavy items, pushing/pulling/dragging items, standing for long periods, using hands/fingers, and sitting for long periods.