Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor Job at Hopics in Los Angeles

Title: Certified SUD Counselor Division: HOPICS

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Full time Supervisor: Drug Medi-Cal Program Manager Pay Range or Rate: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour Revised: 6.17.26

Summary: Certified SUD Counselor: Under the direction of the DMC Program Supervisor the Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor will provide individual and group services to the DMC Program clients. Certified SUD Counselor will conduct intakes/assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling services within scope of practice, and recovery services, up and to discharge.

Essential Functions: Will provide group and individual SUD counseling services utilizing evidence based practice theory Will provide case management/care coordination services Will facilitate in collaboration with SUD clients to develop and complete all necessary documents for treatment planning, and implementation. Will facilitate in collaboration with SUD clients to develop and implement relapse prevention plans Will provide services in both English and Spanish as required based on clients’ needs Will document progress notes daily (within 24 hours of service) to capture all activities for each Drug Medi-Cal client. Will input client data into the designated EHR/PCNX system Will administer drug tests/UA/Toxicology to Drug Medi-Cal clients while following the correct protocols and procedures. Will meet or exceed 70 percent productivity as outlined by SSG Will be able to document in accordance with established standards of care on a daily basis Will maintain boundaries, adhere to SSG's Code of Ethics and HOPICS' Core Values, and represent the agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events. Maintain files/records on client services in compliance with HIPAA & CFR42 and other funding requirements for auditing purposes Participate in weekly supervision (group/individual) Incumbent must be able to work with people experiencing homelessness Incumbent must display the ability to work effectively with adults with co-occurring substance use, history of abuse, as well as mental /physical/developmental disabilities Able to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, in Spanish to provide treatment to Spanish speaking clients. Ability to motivate/communicate effectively with individuals receiving SUD Counseling/Treatment Will participate in all required meetings, training, collaborations, and Behavioral Health Team meetings within the program and be prepared to discuss, educate, present or evaluate the nature and progress of presenting issues Will attend other meetings, training sessions, and seminars as needed to effectively perform duties affiliated with this position Secondary Functions Perform other duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor, Senior Manager, Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services and/or Division Director Provide support to administrative and data-related information technology department functions Overtime, holiday, or weekend work is required as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge. Skills And Abilities Required

Physical Requirements: The incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, typing, thinking, writing, walking, driving, listening, and speaking. Must have the ability to lift up to 25lbs Mental Requirements The incumbent to be able to perform effectively under any and all of the following: unpredictable situations, crisis, constant distractions, interruptions, uncontrollable changes in priorities/ work schedules, be able to process information, think and conceptualize. You must be able to effectively deal with personal trauma that may be triggered. Special Service for Groups is an Equal opportunity/ Affi mative Action Employer