SUD Counselor I

Horizon Services, Inc. • San Leandro, CA

5d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time SUD Counselor I for Cherry Hill Detox in San Leandro, California. The position works a swing shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and supports diverse clients receiving detoxification and substance use treatment services. The counselor collaborates with the Program Manager or Director of Outpatient and Prevention Programs to welcome incoming clients, support their transition into the broader system of care, and oversee activities of other staff while providing guidance as needed.

The role performs admissions, assessments, treatment and recovery planning, client progress monitoring, referrals, documentation, and discharges. It also involves maintaining accurate electronic health records and census information, coordinating ongoing treatment referrals and discharge planning, participating in clinical supervision and staff meetings, and helping maintain a safe and clean program environment. The counselor may drive a program vehicle, support meal preparation, monitor client vital signs, and perform withdrawal assessment scoring when applicable.

Requirements

• Certification or registration with a California substance use state certifying body: CAADE, CCAPP, or CADTP.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of data capture and data entry into 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 clients who are overwhelmed or in crisis, including crisis intervention.
• Experience working with diverse populations and cultures.
• Experience working with 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 during an emergency and 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.
• Provide a positive and welcoming approach to incoming and current clients at the Detoxification Center.
• Conduct ASAM screening and assessment at intake.
• Help meet daily census requirements by scheduling appointments promptly and minimizing delays between treatment requests and first appointments.
• Perform initial screening and assessment, develop recovery and treatment plans or problem lists, and conduct individual client check-ins 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 census accuracy.
• Develop initial ASAM-informed ongoing 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, maintain appropriate records, and monitor and correct EHR errors.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and community organizations.
• Coordinate with the program Case Manager to support referral mechanisms and maximize post-discharge treatment.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality, and attend required staff and agency meetings unless excused.
• Maintain a clean environment and inform the Program Manager or Director of relevant household, environmental, participant, and 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 client vital-sign self-monitoring tasks as needed to support safe stabilization, if applicable at the program site.
• Perform withdrawal assessment scoring to support safe stabilization, if applicable at the program site.
• Supervise meal preparation and prepare and serve meals when necessary.
• Follow confidentiality requirements under HIPAA and 42 CFR.

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.
• A $2,000 sign-on bonus for bilingual applicants, distributed in four $500 payments after 30, 90, 150, and 210 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed