MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC·Escondido, California
The role involves conducting intake assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual and group counseling for substance use disorder recovery. Additionally, the counselor manages care coordination, documentation, and supports clients' families to ensure stabilization.
At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
Assessment, treatment plan, individual and group counseling, care coordination, training, SUD recovery skills and education, and relapse prevention.
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant recovery-related services. Conduct intake assessments, including ASAM assessments, level of care assessments, and diagnostic determinations. Treatment plans and evaluate progress.
Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
Conduct chart and treatment plan reviews to ensure compliance with agency, federal, state, and local government standards, and monitor client progress and changing needs throughout treatment.
Support and encourage client’s family-significant others to participate in client stabilization and program services, offering referrals as needed.
Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
Participate in scheduled program meetings.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
SUD Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required.
Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance per contract requirements.
Experience providing substance use disorder services preferred.
Cultural competency understanding required.
Bilingual preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
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 – light errands ☐ Climbing
☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☐ Driving – in the course of job duties ☐ Using hands/fingers
☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods ☒ Sitting for long periods
☐ Working outside/underground
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.
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.
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