MHS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve people’s lives and instill hope by providing cost-effective community-based mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, and housing services. We continually seek new and improved ways of serving our clients and communities. MHS is an essential business. 

 

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides substance abuse counseling, case management and clinical group services. Counselors interact with clients on a day-to-day basis providing individual and group counseling, as well as engaging in rehabilitation activities as needed. Counselors provide substance abuse recovery skills and information and leadership necessary to provide clients with the ability to recover from substance abuse addiction. The SUD Counselor works with gender specific groups and with gender specific trauma curriculum in addition to mixed gender groups.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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 required. Experience providing substance use disorder services preferred. Cultural competency understanding required.Bilingual preferred.Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

☒ Seeing

☒ Hearing

☒ Speaking

☒ Stooping/Bending

☐ Working in cramped spaces

☒ Moving around office

☒ Moving between offices/clients

☒ Driving

☒ Climbing

☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items

☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items

☒ Standing for long periods

☐ Working outside/underground

☒ Using hands/fingers

☒ Sitting for long periods of time

I can perform the above job duties:

 

☐ Without accommodation               ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify: 

 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

MHS is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability or protected veteran status.