Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Short-Term)

NAMI San Diego

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join NAMI San Diego as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Short-Term) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

occurring disorder or have a family with lived experience. Staff offer services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate.

This job is a short

term, grant

funded project that is expected to end June 30, 2026.

Requirements

to maintain strict confidentiality.

Deliver short term support and crisis services as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join NAMI San Diego as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Short-Term).

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder CounselingCrisis InterventionIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingCommunity ResourcesRecovery PlanningPeer SupportCultural CompetenceDocumentationTeam CollaborationCommunicationMental Health AwarenessConfidentialityBehavioral HealthEducationClient Relationship Building

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Position Insights

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at NAMI San Diego is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Community Resources, Recovery Planning, Peer Support, Cultural Competence. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides brief screenings, develops recovery plans, and offers individual and group recovery services. They also establish trusting relationships with clients and collaborate with families to facilitate recovery.

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