Aurora San Diego·San Diego, California
Provide direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance use and comorbid mental health issues. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and conducting didactic groups.
As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego, you will provide quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance use or other diagnosed issues. *Pay Range: $24/hr. to $30/hr. Work Schedule: Sundays and Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are required, other days can be negotiated due to business needs.
Assesses patients' stage and extent of substance use and comorbid mental health issues Develops and implements a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of multi-disciplinary team Conducts didactic and other appropriate patient groups for both substance use and duel diagnosed issues Communicates with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress Coordinates and implements patients' discharge Attends and participates in department and other program or clinical and administrative meetings Supports maintenance and development of clinical program or services Provides backup services to Needs Assessment and Referral Department Participates in activities, which enhance professional growth and development Skills: Providing individual and group therapy Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills Ability to provide treatment planning and related documentation and record-keeping Skills in public speaking; thorough awareness for, and compliance with, standards of ethical care and confidentiality; Ability to maintain therapeutic relationship with patients who are various stages of emotional stability and recovery; self-control in volatile or hostile situations, such as when verbally or physically threatened or aggressively confronted High School Diploma or equivalent BLS (Basic Life Support ) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines CADC, SUDCC Certification OR Current RADT, SUDRC Experience working with adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders is preferred 401K Retirement Plan Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Pet Insurance Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.) PTO Plan Holiday Premium Pay PTO Cash Out option Sick Pay Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program ID Theft Protection Employee Appreciation Events Employee Discount Opportunities Per Diem 401K Retirement Plan Sick Pay
Requires a High School Diploma, BLS Certification, and CADC, SUDCC, RADT, or SUDRC certification. Experience working with adults and adolescents with co-occurring disorders is preferred.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
