Lead Substance Use Disorder Counselor

2 weeks ago


Sacramento, California, United States WellSpace Health Full time
Job Title: Lead Counselor for Substance Use Disorders

WellSpace Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Lead Counselor for Substance Use Disorders to join our team. As a key member of our clinical staff, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality counseling and treatment services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

Job Summary:

The Lead Counselor for Substance Use Disorders will be responsible for coordinating and providing counseling and treatment services to clients with substance use disorders. This includes managing an assigned caseload, maintaining accurate records, and providing training to other SUD counselors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide counseling and treatment services to patients with substance use challenges and train other SUD counselors.
  • Manage an assigned caseload of patients, including intake, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, care coordination, billing, and discharge.
  • Maintain confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism in all aspects of the job.
  • Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
Requirements:
  • High School diploma required, Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
  • Valid CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE certification is required.
  • 2 years experience counseling people with substance abuse challenges using evidence-based practices, knowledge of the local treatment community, and referrals preferred.
  • If in recovery, at least two years of sobriety is preferred.
  • The ability to work independently and as a team, strong organizational skills, and the ability to stay on task are required.
  • Excellent customer service experience including active listening, problem-solving, and the ability to remain calm in emotional or stressful situations.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Computer (PC) literate in general office functions such as word processing, email, and database software.
  • Commitment to HIPAA and ability to abide by standards of professional ethics and maintain confidentiality.
  • A current CPR and first aid certificate or willingness to be trained is required within the first (90) ninety days of employment.
Benefits:
  • Regionally competitive salary.
  • Above average health benefits at reduced costs.
  • Company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
  • Additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.
  • Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
  • 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Flexible Spending Program.
  • Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers.
  • Professional development hours offered annually.
Work Environment:

The work environment is characteristic of an office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and arms to reach. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes.

The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client's use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care.

The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

WellSpace Health is committed to the principals of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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