Certified Substance Abuse Counselor CADC-I; CATC-I; SUDCC-II

at  Wellpath

NOW IS YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE UNDERSERVED.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
About this role:
The Substance Abuse Counselor will work under the direction of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM), or higher licensed medical professional. They will collaborate with physicians and other health care personnel in evaluating and treating patients with addiction and mental health disorders. The Substance Abuse Counselor will provide treatment and support to help patients recover from various addictions and behavioral problems.
Additional Details: Must be Independently Certified such as: SUDCC-II, SUDCC-III, SUDCC-III-CS, SUDCC-IV, CADC-I, CADC-II, CADC-III, CATC-I, CATC-II, CATC-III, CATC-IV CATC-V What you bring to the table:

Education

• High School and specialized training for licensing/certification(s).

Experience

• At least one year of experience providing treatment to individuals with substance abuse disorder within a correctional facility

Licenses/Certifications

• Current (and must maintain) unrestricted Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in the state of CA
• Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS/ACLS certification through AHA

What you will do:

• Provide assessments, treatment planning, and counseling for substance abuse program clients.
• Collaborate with healthcare personnel in evaluating and treating patients with substance abuse health problems.
• Perform prevention activities to prevent alcohol and drug abuse in the County and provide education and training for other staff and the public.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA requirements while documenting all findings in the patient’s health record.
• Assist with crisis response and intervention services, help patients and families understand and follow substance abuse recommendations, and maintain a professional relationship with county staff and the healthcare team.

What you bring to the table:

Education

• High School and specialized training for licensing/certification(s).

Experience

• At least one year of experience providing treatment to individuals with substance abuse disorder within a correctional facility

Licenses/Certifications

• Current (and must maintain) unrestricted Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in the state of CA
• Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS/ACLS certification through AHA

Additional Details: Must be Independently Certified such as: SUDCC-II, SUDCC-III, SUDCC-III-CS, SUDCC-IV, CADC-I, CADC-II, CADC-III, CATC-I, CATC-II, CATC-III, CATC-IV CATC-V
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

• Provide assessments, treatment planning, and counseling for substance abuse program clients.
• Collaborate with healthcare personnel in evaluating and treating patients with substance abuse health problems.
• Perform prevention activities to prevent alcohol and drug abuse in the County and provide education and training for other staff and the public.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA requirements while documenting all findings in the patient’s health record.
• Assist with crisis response and intervention services, help patients and families understand and follow substance abuse recommendations, and maintain a professional relationship with county staff and the healthcare team