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Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, is currently seeking a driven SUD Counselor to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.

SUD Counselor (551)
Tulare, CA

Description:

Under limited supervision delivers services to substance abuse clients including client assessments, monitoring client attendance at meetings and classes, individual and group counseling, etc.

How will I contribute

• Must maintain SUD Counselor registration/certification in good standing, as required by State regulation
• Maintain caseload in medication assisted therapies program, including but not limited to, Methadone Maintenance, 21 Day Medically Supervised Withdrawal, 180-day Medically Supervised Withdrawal, and Suboxone programs.
• Conduct one on one, individual counseling sessions
• Responsible for development of timely assessments and treatment planning
  a) Develop initial needs assessment and initial treatment plan w/in 28 days of admission
  b) Update treatment plan whenever necessary, or at 3 months from date of admission.
• Complete discharge summary w/in 30 days of discharge
• Complete progress note on each counseling session immediately following session
• Monitor quarterly step requests on clients for submission in a timely manner
• Arrange courtesy dose requests as needed
• Submit exception waivers to Medical Director for electronic submission to State and/or Federal agencies for approval
• Suggest and participate in changes in protocol to SUD Services Director and Program Manager, as needed
• Maintain expert knowledge and understanding of Title 9 and Title 22 as it pertains to medication assisted therapies/narcotic treatment programs
• Comply, at all times, with requirements of Confidentiality Federal Regulations, Title 42
• Review assigned case files for quality assurance
• Complete annual reviews and CalOMS Annual Updates forms as required
• Submit all treatment plans, quarterly step requests/justifications to Clinical Supervisor for review and required signature.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and staff trainings
• Collect u/a specimens, as needed
• Seek guidance with difficult cases by case study with Clinical Supervisor and/or treatment team
• Work closely with other clinical staff, medical staff, and administrative staff
• Must reach and maintain at least a 50% productivity rate at all times
• Fill in for conducting PC1000 classes as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What I bring

• Experience working in SUD setting, including conducting group sessions
• Associate Degree or equivalent 60 college semester units with emphasis in behavioral health or social sciences
• Must be registered or certified by a DHCS approved certifying organization
• Valid and current Certification or Registration with State approved certifying organization to provide SUD services
• Provide MAT services to clients. This includes, but not limited to, providing direct treatment, educational classes, case management, and diagnosis/assessment to plan treatment for all clients
• Assist in the designing, review, and implementation of program development, which may include substance use disorders, co-occurring and tri-occurring diagnosis
• Two years related experience, three years continued abstinence if there is a history of SUD

The Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k plan
• Vacation time
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• An environment of like-minded people reaching for the same goal
• Serving the underserved community
• A sense of purpose

Who We Are
Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each person’s worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient-focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.