SUD Counselor I PT & Relief

Horizon Services, Inc. • San Leandro, CA

2d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Services, Inc. is hiring a SUD Counselor I for Cherry Hill Detox in San Leandro, California. The role supports clients entering detoxification and helps prepare them for continued treatment within the broader system of care. The counselor creates a welcoming environment, conducts admissions and assessments, develops recovery and treatment plans, monitors client progress, maintains documentation, and coordinates referrals and discharges. The role also provides guidance to other staff when needed and collaborates with program leadership, clinical staff, case managers, and community organizations. The position is offered as graveyard-shift part-time work of up to 20 hours per week and/or relief work of 8–16 hours. The hourly rate is $25, based on experience and qualifications. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with an additional bilingual-applicant bonus distributed in four installments.

Requirements

• Certification or registration with a California substance-use certifying body: CAADE, CCAPP, or CADTP.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of data capture and entry in Electronic Health Records.
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction and substance use disorder.
• Knowledge of social model detox concepts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with customers or clients who feel overwhelmed or are in crisis, including crisis intervention.
• Experience working with diverse populations and cultures.
• Experience working with customers or clients with co-occurring disorders and disabilities.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, read computer displays, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Ability to physically assist clients exiting the facility in an emergency and assist clients experiencing seizures or other major withdrawal symptoms, including escorting them to a medical facility if necessary.
• Ability to perform CPR.
• Good driving record, valid California Driver's License, and current insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, or Tagalog.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily client admissions, transfers, assessments, referrals, and discharges.
• Communicate daily with the Clinical Supervisor and Program Manager or Director of Outpatient and Prevention Programs to ensure services align with department policy.
• Maintain a positive, welcoming approach with incoming and current clients at the Detoxification Center.
• Provide ASAM screening and assessment at intake.
• Help meet daily census requirements by scheduling appointments promptly and minimizing delays between treatment requests and first appointments.
• Conduct initial screenings and assessments, develop recovery and treatment plans and problem lists, and check in with clients individually to monitor progress toward goals.
• Hold daily recovery plan meetings with clients to update detoxification and referral progress.
• Reconcile daily logs, rosters, and other census information to ensure accuracy.
• Develop initial ASAM-informed referral and discharge plans with clients.
• Attend weekly group clinical supervision.
• Enter data into HSI's Electronic Health Record system and/or the County funder's EHR platform, and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor client EHR records daily for errors and correct or update them.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and community organizations.
• Coordinate with the program Case Manager to ensure referral mechanisms are engaged and maximize post-discharge treatment.
• Maintain scheduled attendance and punctuality, and attend required staff and agency meetings unless excused.
• Maintain a clean environment and inform program leadership of perceived household, environmental, participant, or personal needs when appropriate.
• Maintain basic knowledge of medications used by clients.
• Drive the program vehicle when necessary.
• Confer with agency staff and other individuals regarding participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform vital-sign patient self-monitoring tasks and withdrawal assessment scoring as needed, where applicable, to ensure clients meet safe stabilization guidelines.
• Supervise meal preparation and prepare and serve meals when necessary.
• Follow confidentiality requirements under HIPAA and 42 CFR.
• Oversee other staff activities and provide guidance when needed.

Benefits

• 100% of employee medical, dental, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• 50% of dependent medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after six months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus; bilingual applicants are eligible for a $2,000 bonus distributed in four installments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed