Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Full Time) and (Per Diem)
Aurora San DiegoSan Diego, California, United States
Posted July 25, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego Hospital was founded in September of 2000. We are a 101 bed psychiatric and substance use treatment hospital located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area of North San Diego County. Aurora San Diego Hospital is a proven leader in evidence based, outcome driven behavioral healthcare treatment for all ages. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment program services for Adults, Adolescents and Children. We are fully licensed and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Our mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with any mental health or chemical dependency issues. Please call (858) 675-4228 to schedule your NO COST, confidential assessment today. Help is only a phone call away. Most health insurance plans accepted, including TriCare and Kaiser. Experience the "Aurora San Diego Difference" and see for yourself what Quality Care, Professionalism and Effective Treatment is all about.
Job Description
As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego, you will provide quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance use or other diagnosed issues.
Requirements
- Assesses patients' stage and extent of substance use and comorbid mental health issues
- Develops and implements a plan of treatment, in conjunction with members of multi-disciplinary team
- Conducts didactic and other appropriate patient groups for both substance use and duel diagnosed issues
- Communicates with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients' progress
- Coordinates and implements patients' discharge
- Attends and participates in department and other program or clinical and administrative meetings
- Supports maintenance and development of clinical program or services
- Provides backup services to Needs Assessment and Referral Department
- Participates in activities, which enhance professional growth and development
Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- PTO Plan
- Holiday Premium Pay
- PTO Cash Out option
- Sick Pay
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- ID Theft Protection
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discount Opportunities
