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Community Research Foundation, Inc.

Substance Use Counselor

Job Description

Hours:
40 hours per week with work schedule option and rotating weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 pm to 5:00 pm OR Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm (9 hours) and Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours), off every other Friday As a Substance Use Counselor, you will: Provide crisis intervention, case management and rehabilitative counseling services and provides and/or coordinates substance abuse assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery tailored to the individual needs of the clients servedProvide individual and group substance abuse counselingAssist in developing and designing curriculum and facilitates co-occurring disorders groupsFacilitate substance abuse groups and networks with community substance treatment providersDevelop and maintain client service plans that address the needs of each individual served in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teamProvide cross-training for the rest of the team to deal effectively with substance abuse issues and optimize collaboration and supportServices are provided in the clients' homes as well as in community-based sites
Benefits:
19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per yearMonthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramChoice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverageSeveral dental plan options; vision benefitsCompany-paid life insurance and Long-Term DisabilityTax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expensesGenerous retirement plan contributionsEmployee Assistance PlanEmployee discount program, including pet insurance plansOpportunities for advancement and growth CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of behavioral health professionals! Our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment programs (Downtown IMPACT, IMPACT, Senior IMPACT and South Bay IMPACT) provide intensive, community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully-integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance disorders. Our programs utilize the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life that is not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and case management supports. CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better! If you need assistance completing the application, please send an email to CRFCareers@comresearch.org We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance

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What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$28,351 / year median in California

+24% projected growth

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