Substance Use Counselor

Hours: 40 hours per week with work schedule option and occasional weekend shifts

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm OR
• Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm (9 hours) or Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm

Pay Rate: $28.85 to $29.13 per hour

Duration: 3 months, depending on program needs

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 1 year of experience in related field strongly preferred or High School diploma with minimum of 3+ years of related experience required

As a Substance Use Counselor, you will:

• Provide crisis intervention, case management and rehabilitative counseling services and provides and/or coordinates substance abuse assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery tailored to the individual needs of the clients served
• Provide individual and group substance abuse counseling
• Assist in developing and designing curriculum and facilitates co-occurring disorders groups
• Facilitate substance abuse groups and networks with community substance treatment providers
• Develop and maintain client service plans that address the needs of each individual served in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide cross-training for the rest of the team to deal effectively with substance abuse issues and optimize collaboration and support
• Services are provided in the clients' homes as well as in community-based sites

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position
• Able to pass criminal/background clearance

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

Our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment programs (Downtown IMPACT, IMPACT, Senior IMPACT and South Bay IMPACT) provide intensive, community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully-integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance disorders.

Our programs utilizes the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life that is not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and case management supports.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

If you need assistance completing the application, please send an email to CRFCareers@comresearch.org

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Substance Use Counselor