SUD Counselor III - MLK BHC Residential

HealthRIGHT 360•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. The Martin Luther King Jr. Behavioral Health Center (MLK BHC) is a program of HealthRIGHT 360 that offers residential Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) services for up to 99 adult individuals. The SUD Counselor III is a vital part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting clients through needs and strengths assessment to promote their health and recovery. This role involves providing individual and group counseling, delivering program-specific curricula, and offering case management. The SUD Counselor III also helps clients navigate systems of care and fosters a supportive treatment environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor through an organization recognized by DHCS (e.g., CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP).
Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within the specified timeframe.
Valid California Driver’s License.
Minimum of one year of experience as a registered substance abuse or behavioral disorder counselor or recovery specialist in a community mental health or residential setting.
Experience carrying a caseload.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain an assigned caseload of up to 25 clients, providing individualized weekly counseling.
Facilitate group counseling sessions and community meetings.
Proactively link clients to 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 clients and resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes, and updates.
Perform crisis intervention and communicate with the treatment team.
Follow up on clients' treatment progress.
Monitor and document client medication administration, ensuring secure storage and proper accounting.
Accompany clients to offsite appointments as needed.
Assign client duties and sign off upon completion.
Motivate clients to fulfill their weekly obligations.
Support the intake process and maintain supplies.
Collect, clean, or dispose of biohazard waste.
Disinfect and clean rooms and common areas.
Transport clients as needed.
Maintain safety and security of clients in the facility.
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.
Document counseling sessions in a timely manner per program and/or contract requirements.
Accurately enter data in electronic systems.
Document client updates and incidents daily.
Complete discharge paperwork and agency assessments.
Maintain weekly logs of client contacts.
Complete all documentation in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360.
Read and respond to communications in a timely manner.
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 certification requirements.
Assist with onboarding and training of new employees, interns, ambassadors, volunteers, etc.
Perform other assigned duties.