PRN Residential SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
About The Position
This is your chance to join a dynamic team of SUD counselors who are keeping some of San Diegos most vulnerable populations safe and healthy! Stepping Stone of San Diego has been specializing in LGBTQIA+ addiction recovery, mental health and housing programs for 50 years. Our Residential Program houses 31 residents and provides our clients with SUD counseling, peer support, therapy and other wrap-around services that support them in achieving sobriety. As a PRN Residential SUD Counselor, you will provide support to our full-time counseling team and assist with group counseling, documentation, resident interactions, data entry, and other day-to-day program needs. This is a non-caseload position, designed to help maintain continuity of services during staff absences, high census periods, and agency needs.
Requirements
- Registered or Certified SUD counselor in the state of California
- Cultural competency and familiarity of the LGBTQIA+ community
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, for client interaction and record keeping
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities within a residential setting
- Compliance with all agency and contract requirements related to trainings, public health, certifications, and reporting
- Ability to pass all pre-employment screening, including references, education verification, a criminal background check with at least one year of clear of probation or parole, a drug test, and a negative TB test.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportatio n
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with SUD clients
- Previous experience working in an SUD residential program setting
- Experience with SmartCare and/or other forms of electronic health records
- Experience with Optum SUDPOH county forms used for SUD documentation
- Written and spoken bilingual fluency in Spanish and English
Responsibilities
- Support the facilitation of SUD groups and programming during daytime shifts
- Document group activities, progress notes, and other required logs according to program and funding guidelines
- Assist with administering daily Med Calls
- Conduct and document resident drug screens
- Complete tasks assigned by the Lead Counselor or Program Manager
- Help resolve interpersonal issues between residents when appropriate
- Support residents in following residential rules and routines
- Attend required trainings and meetings when scheduled
- Uphold confidentiality and privacy standards in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR, and agency policies
- Maintain a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach when working with residents
- Support transportation of clients to off-site meetings and/or events
- Perform other assigned duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
