Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health Fresno , CA 93711
Posted 2 weeks ago
Description
WHO WE ARE
Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health and Ascend Behavioral Health are hiring a SUD Counselor. Our SUD counselors play a vital role by providing SUD counseling, running psychoeducational groups, and working collaboratively with the care team to provide high quality mental health treatment to our community. We are looking for an individual to join our team who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and who is seeking an opportunity to work with a diverse population of individuals who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
At Sierra Meadows and Ascend, we envision a community where everyone has access to the mental health care they need and deserve. Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health is a locally owned and operated organization: our vision for this company began from our first-hand experiences, witnessing the tragic effects of a community with unmet behavioral health needs.
Founded in 2019, our companies have experienced steady and consistent growth in the Central Valley. As we continue to expand services with new ventures, locations, and levels of care, we are seeking strategic and dynamic individuals to join our team.
This is a team-oriented environment where our clinical team are encouraged to collaborate are encouraged to collaborate, support, and assist one another to enable optimal functioning of the program as a whole. In addition to collaboration and support, as a company we value respect, transparency, humility, and authenticity, and look for those that embody these qualities.
For additional information, please visit us at: www.sierrameadowsbh.com, www.ascendbh.com
RESPONSIBILITIES
Completes admissions/intakes for new clients
Communicate weekly with family &/or referral sources regarding client progress and/or changes (as allowed via client consent)
Compose and enter daily progress notes & group notes for clients
Facilitate transportation when required
Participate in scheduled site visits
Crisis Intervention as needed
Documentation and treatment plan reviews
Prepare group materials and researching new methodologies for inclusion in group and individual sessions
Assess and make recommendations regarding clients level of care & continuing/aftercare, following up to monitor aftercare recommendations
Conduct family meetings
Manage clients budget
Conduct daily educational and/or experiential client groups
Create and implement client's schedule into program and communicate client's needs to treatment team
Coordinate admissions and discharges with the Program Manager
Attend all mandatory clinical and staff meetings and required company trainings
Collaborate with Program Manager regarding any and all actions for clients
Abide by all DHCS, Agency, JCAHO and all state and federal governing agencies' regulations
Maintain active drug & alcohol certification/license through a DHCS-approved certifying organization
Attend industry related workshops, trainings, and conferences for professional development (prior approval required)
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Requirements
Current certification through a licensed certified board of alcohol and drug counseling educator or registered RADT-1
One to three years of experience as an AOD/SUD Counselor and/or Case Manager with strong professional references attesting to a high degree of clinical sophistication
Specific knowledge helpful in process addiction and treatment resources
Advanced assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, and documentation skills
Knowledge of treatment and referral community
Knowledge of dual diagnosis treatment practices including non-pharmacological symptoms management techniques
Other Requirements: Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification, TB test, health screening, negative drug test, ,medical clearance to work, pass pre-employment drug screenings.
Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health