The Substance Use Counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid use. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patient progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patient's achieving improved outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

Registered Counselor in the State of California. 
Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.