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MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC

Escondido, CA (In Person)

$55,120 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/3/2026

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Job Description

SUD Counselor
MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC - 3.1
Escondido, CA Job Details Full-time $26.50 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications Bilingual Treatment plan development Electronic health records (EHR) management Intake Maintaining patient confidentiality Group therapy Individual therapy Mid-level Driver's License Driving Substance abuse Patient progress monitoring Productivity software Working with individuals with substance use disorders Patient referrals Care coordination Individual counseling Documentation review Crisis intervention counseling 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, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
JOB SUMMARY
Assessment, treatment plan, individual and group counseling, care coordination, training, SUD recovery skills and education, and relapse prevention.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
QUALIFICATIONS 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.
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.

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