Sud Substance Abuse Counselor Aod

  • MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
  • San Bernardino, California
  • Full Time
SUD SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR AOD San Bernardino, CA Job Details Full-time $28 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Treatment plan development Microsoft Outlook Electronic health records (EHR) management Caseload management Group therapy Individual therapy HIPAA Mid-level Driving Substance abuse Discharge planning Microsoft Teams Patient progress monitoring Progress documentation Working with individuals with substance use disorders Individual counseling Leadership 2 years Crisis intervention counseling Rehabilitation and recovery (patient care) Group counseling Full Job Description At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People , Growth and Culture are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment. JOB SUMMARY The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol counseling to adult clients authorized to receive substance abuse treatment under a non-residential substance abuse or mental health program. Counselors interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling, as well as engaging in rehabilitation activities. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides clients with orientation, training, substance abuse recovery skills and information, and leadership necessary to provide clients with the ability to recover from substance abuse addiction. The Substance Abuse Counselor may be assigned additional counseling duties. RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Maintain a caseload as prescribed by the Program Manager. Provide a variety of interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant sobriety-related services to clients. Document, review, and chart client progress; Complete all required paperwork, on time . Attend treatment meetings and provides input to treatment plan. Prepares treatment and discharge plans and discharge summaries. Designate new target goals for clients consistent with overall treatment goals. Initiate appropriate and timely interventions. Integrate the clinical concept with sound theoretical and practical applications of rehabilitative and individual group and milieu counseling principles. Provide input to develop and improve program servicing and delivery. Assist other staff in dealing with problematic client behavior. Schedule daily activity and recreational activities and short-term special groups. Act as co-leader in assigned groups. Other relevant duties as assigned. Comply with all TURN and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPPA standards. QUALIFICATIONS Must meet one of the following: o Certification through a recognized alcohol and drug certification entity plus two years of experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addictions, preferred, OR, Ability to produce legible, clear, and concise written documentation. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams and Word) and EHR software. Ability to set priorities, problem solve, and react appropriately to emergency situations. Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team. Cultural Competency understanding required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 OTHER DUTIES 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.
Job ID: 517746444
Originally Posted on: 4/17/2026

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