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Aurora San Diego

Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Full Time) and (Per Diem)

Aurora San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


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.Full Time Work Schedule:

Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Per Diem Work Schedule:

As needed.Responsibilities: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 the multi-disciplinary team.Conducts didactic and other appropriate patient groups for both substance use and dual 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 that 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 relationships with patients who are at various stages of emotional stability and recovery; self-control in volatile or hostile situations, such as when verbally or physically threatened or aggressively confronted.Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent.(BLS) Basic Life Support Certificate for Healthcare Providers.CADC, SUDCC Certification OR Current RADT, SUDRC.Experience working with adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders is preferred.Benefits:Full Time:401K Retirement Plan.Health Insurance.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.Employee Discount Opportunities.

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