Description

Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) a tribal healthcare organization established in 1970, provides a full spectrum of healthcare and program outreach services to the North San Diego County reservations of Inaja-Cosmit, La Jolla, Los Coyotes, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Pasqual, and Santa Ysabel.

We are looking for a compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive SUD Counselor to provide services to our patients in our Santa Ysabel and Rincon locations.

Benefits include:

• Health: PPO Medical, PPO Dental, Vision (very low cost for employee; coverage begins on hire date)
• Well-Being: Generous PTO, Sick time, 14 paid holidays; employee wellness program, company-wide events, onsite gym, and beautiful location with nearby walking trails
• Future: 403(b) retirement with company matching, leadership training and development programs, education assistance program.
• Additional Benefits: Company paid group Life and Disability policies, corporate discount programs, reimbursement for required licensures and certifications. We are a high-need site for Loan Repayment programs. Employee appreciation and recognition events.

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports To: SUD Counselor Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Function: Non-clinical

Classification: Regular, Full-time, 40 hours/week (1.0 FTE)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift between 8:00am-6:30pm

Location: Onsite (Valley Center, CA); occasional coverage at our Santa Ysabel location

SUMMARY 

Provides outpatient and aftercare services to primarily youth clients by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides individual or group counseling in clients’ school, office or other suitable setting.

2. Performs necessary chemical dependency assessments; able to use assessments to identify level of care.

3. Treatment plans will be developed and agreed upon by both client and clinician. Treatment plans may also include case management services.

4. Provides individual chemical dependency counseling.

5. Facilitates placement in a youth and adult treatment facility when necessary.

6. Follows client progress through necessary case management.

7. Facilitates needed referrals for clients to internal programs and outside agencies. 

8. Maintains continuous review of referrals to assure clients services in an efficient, expeditious and professional manner.

9. Where assigned to a grant funded project will execute objectives as they are established by the grant.

10. Provides community substance abuse prevention education or programs.

11. Clinicians will collaborate with other IHC departments and outside agencies for the provision of treatment services.

12. Participates in department development activities, conferences, seminars and workshops programs as directed.

13. Assists with the development of department communication guidelines with agencies and schools.

14. Maintains client case files in accordance with both HIPAA, IHC regulations and potential third-party payer.

15. Participate in outreach activities.

16. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL & DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Travel may be required for this position. 

Driving is required for this position and must be comfortable driving around our service area.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• 3 years related work experience preferred. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• Current CADC or IAAC certification required. 

• Completion of San Diego County training within first 3 months of hire date.

• A valid California driver’s license and a good driving record will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. 

• Current CPR certification or attain within 6 months of hire. 

• Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test to include marijuana. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.

• Must pass criminal background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling techniques. 

• Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies. 

• Knowledge of group dynamics. 

• Skill in counseling. 

• Skill in interviewing and communicating to elicit information and cooperation from patients. 

• Ability to write reports, correctly reflect treatment and document patient's progress. 

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS 

Must be proficient in the following:

• Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 365 (Email, Calendar, Word, Excel, Power Point). 

MS Teams (video conferencing and meetings), and Share Point. 

• Databases: NextGen EHR. 

• Utilization of Paycom, Paycom Learning, and PolicyTech systems.

Qualifications