SUD Counselor - NCSH Residential

HealthRIGHT 360•Escondido, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations, aiming to tackle systemic barriers and promote health equity. Their services include mental health care, substance use treatment (residential and outpatient), and primary health services, along with transitional support for individuals re-entering the community. HealthRIGHT 360 integrates physical and behavioral health to empower individuals through addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery. North County Serenity House (NCSH), a residential program of HealthRIGHT 360, has been providing substance use disorder services since 1966. NCSH offers a gender-responsive and trauma-informed environment for up to 120 women (and up to 20 children under 5) seeking recovery from substance use disorders, utilizing evidence-based practices that acknowledge the impact of trauma. For clients with co-occurring mental illness, integrated substance use and mental health services are provided. The SUD Counselor is a key member of an interdisciplinary team, supporting clients through needs and strengths assessment to promote health and recovery. This in-person role involves individual and group counseling, curriculum delivery, case management, system navigation, and fostering a supportive treatment environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Registration as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor from an accredited California agency (CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP).
Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Valid California Driver’s License.
At least one year of experience as a registered substance abuse or behavioral disorder counselor or recovery specialist in community mental health or residential setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Facilitate group counseling sessions and community meetings.
Proactively link clients to both 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 each client and other available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the client.
Perform crisis intervention and communicate with the treatment team.
Follow up on clients' treatment progress.
Monitor and document client medication administration.
Ensure secure storage and proper accounting of client medications.
Accompany clients to offsite appointments as needed.
Assign client duties and sign off upon completion.
Motivate clients to fulfill their weekly obligations.
Support 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.
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 credential requirements.
Perform other assigned duties.