Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Shine Mental Health

Job Type
Full-time
Description
WHO WE ARE
Shine Mental Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals dealing with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) are designed to offer structured support and therapy to promote long-term recovery and mental well-being.
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.
Salary Description
$20 - $24 per hour