What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Ascend Behavioral Health position at Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health?
Ascend Behavioral Health is hiring a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor to join our team at our 24-hour residential treatment center setting and support the continued growth of our organization in Bakersfield, CA. Our SUD Counselors play a vital role in providing counseling, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and working collaboratively with the care team to deliver high-quality treatment to individuals in our care. We are looking for a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, residential setting and is passionate about working with a diverse population facing moderate to severe substance use and mental health challenges.
WHO WE ARE
We are the Central Valley’s premier behavioral health treatment provider. Our portfolio includes the following companies: Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health, providing behavioral healthcare for adults through our 12-bed inpatient program & robust outpatient programs; Ascend Behavioral Health, where we offer a 6-bed inpatient program as well as a high quality outpatient mental healthcare for adolescents; Sierra Meadows & Ascend Psychiatry, providing long-term outpatient psychiatric care; Touchstone Recovery Center, a thriving outpatient substance abuse program for adults and adolescents; Oasis Eating Disorders Recovery meeting the outpatient treatment needs of patients struggling with eating disorder diagnoses; and Sierra Meadows Foundation, our not-for-profit free counseling center and training facility. Founded in 2019, our companies have experienced steady and consistent growth in the Fresno/Clovis area. As we continue to expand services with new ventures, locations, and levels of care, we are seeking strategic and dynamic individuals to join our team in Bakersfield, CA.
For additional information, please visit us at: www.sierrameadowsbh.com, www.ascendbh.com, www.touchstonerecoverycenter.com, and www.sierrameadowsfoundation.org.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes admissions/intakes for new clients
- Communicate weekly with family &/or referral sources regarding client progress and/or changes (as allowed via client consent)
- Compose and enter daily progress notes & group notes for clients
- Facilitate transportation when required
- Participate in scheduled site visits
- Crisis Intervention as needed
- Documentation and treatment plan reviews
- Prepare group materials and researching new methodologies for inclusion in group and individual sessions
- Assess and make recommendations regarding clients level of care & continuing/aftercare, following up to monitor aftercare recommendations
- Conduct family meetings
- Manage clients budget
- Conduct daily educational and/or experiential client groups
- Create and implement client's schedule into program and communicate client’s needs to treatment team
- Coordinate admissions and discharges with the Program Manager
- Attend all mandatory clinical and staff meetings and required company trainings
- Collaborate with Program Manager regarding any and all actions for clients
- Abide by all DHCS, Agency, JCAHO and all state and federal governing agencies' regulations
- Maintain active drug & alcohol certification/license through a DHCS-approved certifying organization
- Attend industry related workshops, trainings, and conferences for professional development (prior approval required)
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Requirements
- Current certification through a licensed certified board of alcohol and drug counseling educator or registered RADT-1
- One to three years of experience as an AOD/SUD Counselor and/or Case Manager with strong professional references attesting to a high degree of clinical sophistication
- Specific knowledge helpful in process addiction and treatment resources
- Advanced assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, and documentation skills
- Knowledge of treatment and referral community
- Knowledge of dual diagnosis treatment practices including non-pharmacological symptoms management techniques
Other Requirements: Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification, TB test, health screening, negative drug test, ,medical clearance to work, pass pre-employment drug screenings.
