Substance Abuse Counselor

Headquarters

26460 Summit Circle

Santa Clarita, CA 91350

AMERICAN HEALTH SERVICES, LLC

We are an accredited substance abuse treatment provider.

Join our mission to provide substance use disorder services for the purpose of improving quality of life, instilling hope, and helping all people reach their full potential.

Motto: Patient’s Come First

Guiding Principal: Our clinic provides an environment enabling physicians, counselors, patients, and all staff embers to work as a team with mutual respect and dignity throughout the recovery process.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU

If you desire a motivating, challenging, and diversified work environment where you can express your creativity and earn bonuses based upon your compliance and productivity, email your resume and American Health Services, LLC will schedule an interview.

Title: SUD Counselor

Location: Bakersfield – On Site Position

Reports To: Compliance Officer

Time/Status Regular/Full Time Early Morning 8 hour shift – Monday through Friday

Overview of Position

The SUD counselor must be certified by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. To best treat the needs of the patient, the SUD counselor collaborates with the clinical team consisting of the receptionist, MA, dispensing nurse, and NTP Program doctor. The SUD counselor with the clinical team provides comprehensive screening and assessment, works together with the team to complete the intake process, provides individual and group counseling, and case management.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Positive attitude with patient and staff relations

· Collaborate and perform tasks as part of the intake and individual treatment plan teams

· Complete comprehensive assessment

· Complete interpretive summary

· Provide individual and group counseling including follow-up

· Maintain patient records both electronic and paper

· Perform duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Clinic Manager

· Adhere to all Federal, State, County, Accreditation, and Program regulations

· Attend and complete trainings assigned by compliance analyst

· Attend all required staff meetings

· Actively learn and use software associated with clinic programs to tract and enter services

· Other duties assigned by the Program Director, Supervisor, Compliance Analysist

The duties and responsibilities are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the SUD Counselor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Interpersonal skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming: maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interruption: keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

· Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes SUD counselor tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

· Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules tasks; develops realistic action plans.

· Attendance/Punctuality – is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Follows employee handbook instructions for breaks, lunches, and absences.

· Deescalating techniques – is experienced using deescalating techniques in individual and group settings.

Qualifications

· High School Diploma or GED

· Substance Abuse Certified Counseling Certification (Required) through an accredited institution such as CCAPP or CAADE

· Addiction counseling experience: minimum 1 year (required)

· State Driver’s License or State ID

· Social Security Number

· Resume

· Reference Letter

· Positive Attitude and Desire to help others as a health / essential care worker

Salary

Negotiable depending upon degree of experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits will be presented as part of the interview process.

· Health Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Retirement

· Holidays and PTO

How to Apply

Please email your resume to cindy.blanks@americanhealthservices.org

AMERICAN HEALTH SERVICES, LLC will then call to schedule an interview

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Bakersfield, CA 93307: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25