SUD Counselor - NCSH Residential

HealthRIGHT 360•Escondido, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360, a family of programs, operates in 11 counties throughout California, offering a comprehensive range of medical and behavioral health services. They serve marginalized communities with primary care, mental health support, detoxification, residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, and transitional services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. North County Serenity House (NCSH), a residential program of HealthRIGHT 360, founded in 1966, provides substance use disorder services in a gender-responsive and trauma-informed environment. NCSH uses evidence-based practices that recognize the role of trauma in substance use and criminal histories of women. For clients with co-occurring mental illness, integrated substance use and mental health services are provided. The residential facility serves up to 120 women, with capacity for up to 20 children under 5 years of age, seeking recovery from substance use disorders. The SUD Counselor I is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team supporting clients through assessment of their needs and strengths for health and recovery. The role involves individual and group counseling, delivering curricula, case management, assisting clients in navigating systems of care, and providing 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 and access to registered and insured transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field preferred.
Experience as a registered substance abuse or behavioral disorder counselor or recovery specialist in community mental health setting 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.
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 registration requirements.
Perform other assigned duties.