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Substance Use Disorder Counselor ((BBS Licensed eligible also Welcome to Apply) (Sign-on bonus!))

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  • Job ID 31786
  • Industry Substance use disorder treatment

Job Description

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for Substance Use Disorder Counselor’s (SUDC) to provide substance abuse screening, brief interventions, therapy for individuals and groups, and coordinates referrals for patients. Responsibilities also include providing leadership and training to staff related to chemical dependency issues, and serving as a subject matter expert in the cross-functional treatment team.

 

FHCSD Offers You:

  • Sign-on bonus of $2,000, to be paid after 6-months of service
  • Retention bonus up to 15% of annual pay to a max of $10,000, to be paid after one year of services
  • Loan repayment & scholarships up to $25,000 – available for a limited time through partnership with HCAi (Ca Dept of Health Care Access and Information)

 

Responsibilities:

  • Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients’ insurance requirements.
  • Develops and maintains community resources information and contacts related to assigned patient population. Acts as a liaison and may provide consultations with community agencies.
  • Participates in the design and implementation of mental health and substance abuse service delivery, working closely with multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
  • Provides direct substance abuse counseling services, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family counseling, targeting assigned patient population groups experiencing substance abuse/dependency disorders. Provides support and assistance to maintain patients’ treatment and recovery.
  • Provides substance abuse education and referral information to patients, families, and other staff members in the areas of substance abuse counseling and treatment services.
  • Provides substance abuse screening and assessments. Participates in the development of patients’ individualized care plans. Assesses patients’ need for enrollment in medical, self-help programs, outpatient services, and/or residential facilities and makes referrals, if necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

  • Registered Intern status or certification/registration from a California State Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Services certifying agency required. (BBS Licensed eligible also Welcome to Apply)! If not currently registered – You will have up to 30 days after hire date to complete registration.
  • High School diploma (or GED equivalent) required.
  • Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
  • 1 year experience in providing counseling required; 2 years of experience providing counseling to assigned patient demographics, such as patients diagnosed with serious mental illness or HIV, preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish may be required depending on site/location.
  • Driver’s License and Auto Insurance

 

Rewards:

  • Job type: Regular Full Time
  • Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
  • Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. $27.50 – $30.50

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

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