Care Coordinator II - AARS Project ADAPT

HealthRIGHT 360•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 provides medical and behavioral health services across 13 California counties, including primary care, mental health services, detoxification, substance use disorder treatment, and transitional services for people involved in the criminal justice system. Asian Drug and Alcohol Prevention Treatment (ADAPT) is an adult outpatient program offering culturally competent substance use and mental health services in English and Chinese. AARS Project ADAPT uses a strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm reduction approach and provides individual and group counseling, case management, acupuncture, cultural and recreational events, and community lunches. The program aims to offer a safe, respectful counseling environment and reduce the effects of substance use and mental health conditions. The job summary describes the Substance Use Counselor II as working with an interdisciplinary team to assess client needs and strengths and support health and recovery. The position provides individual and group counseling using evidence-based curricula in accordance with program requirements, including Drug Medi-Cal, and provides case management to help clients navigate systems of care and connect with community resources such as vocational services, primary care, and housing.

Requirements

Registration with a drug and alcohol registration organization recognized by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), such as CCAPP or CADTP.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of counseling experience with individuals experiencing substance abuse.
First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
Valid California driver's license.
Experience working successfully with substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
Experience providing individual and group counseling.
Experience with clinical documentation, including treatment plans and progress notes.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Outlook, and internet applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma-informed treatment.
Experience with harm reduction and evidence-based practices such as CBT, Seeking Safety, DBT, and MI.
Experience working with the criminal justice population.
Familiarity with or experience in Drug Medi-Cal requirements and billing.

Responsibilities

May carry a caseload and facilitate weekly individual counseling sessions with each caseload participant.
Provide clinical support and evidence-based interventions to help clients meet treatment goals.
Link clients proactively to internal and external resources based on treatment needs and follow up on progress or status.
Facilitate group counseling sessions and community meetings, and teach classes on treatment-related topics.
Perform crisis intervention and communicate with the treatment team when unforeseen situations arise.
Plan and facilitate client celebrations and special events.
Attend required position-related trainings and meetings.
Collaborate with caseload clients and available internal and external resources to develop and maintain treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes, and appropriate updates.
Document treatment services and planning in accordance with HIPAA and Drug Medi-Cal billing compliance requirements, including consent forms, release-of-information authorizations, counseling sessions, discharge paperwork, and required assessments.
Enter documentation for caseload clients into electronic systems and maintain accurate records according to HealthRIGHT 360 guidelines and internal and external evaluation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.