SUD Counselor - NCSH Residential

About the role

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment. North County Serenity House (NCSH), a residential program of HealthRIGHT 360, was founded in 1966 to provide substance use disorder services in the community. NCSH provides a gender-responsive and trauma-informed environment, using evidence-based and best practices that recognize and account for the role that trauma frequently plays in substance use and criminal histories of women.

Responsibilities

The SUD Counselor I is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team that supports our clients through assessment of their needs and strengths in support of their health and recovery. Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate group counseling sessions and community meetings
• Proactively link clients to both internal and external resources based on their treatment needs
• Teach classes on treatment-related topics to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals
• Collaborate with each client and other available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the client
• Perform crisis intervention and communicate with the treatment team
• Follow up on clients' treatment progress
• Monitor and document client medication administration
• Ensure secure storage and proper accounting of client medications
• Accompany clients to offsite appointments as needed
• Assign client duties and sign off upon completion
• Motivate clients to fulfill their weekly obligations
• Support intake process and maintain supplies
• Collect, clean, or dispose of biohazard waste
• Disinfect and clean rooms and common areas

Safety And Security

Maintain safety and security of clients in the facility, including:

• Perform periodic house runs
• Perform property and room searches
• Respond to medical emergencies including overdoses
• Perform substance use tests such as urinalysis and breathalyzer
• Observe clients and maintain observation logs

Documentation

Document counseling sessions in a timely manner per program and/or contract requirements, including:

• Accurately enter data in electronic systems
• Document client updates and incidents daily
• Complete discharge paperwork and agency assessments
• Maintain weekly logs of client contacts
• Read and respond to communications in a timely manner

Administrative And Other Responsibilities

Include:

• Attend meetings and actively participate
• Meet residential service delivery goals
• Plan and facilitate celebrations and special events
• Work on weekends and holidays as needed
• Complete assigned training on time
• Maintain full compliance with registration requirements

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field preferred
• Registration as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor from an accredited California agency (CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP)
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Valid California Driver’s License and access to registered and insured transportation

Experience

Preferred experience includes:

• Experience as a registered substance abuse or behavioral disorder counselor or recovery specialist in community mental health setting

Benefits

HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including:

• PTO
• 15 paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement plans
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission-driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do

Schedule

The required schedule for this position is either:

• Schedule 1: Sunday - Thursday, 3 pm - 11:30 pm
• Schedule 2: Tuesday - Saturday, 3 pm - 11:30 pm