SUD Counselor (Overnight) - Be Well

HealthRIGHT 360•Orange, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to address systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity. We offer a range of services including mental health care, substance use treatment (residential and outpatient), and primary health services, as well as transitional support for individuals re-entering the community. We integrate physical and behavioral health to empower individuals, foster resilience, and facilitate recovery. Be Well is part of the Be Well Orange County campus, a collaborative initiative uniting various organizations to improve communication, bridge gaps, and eliminate barriers to care, creating a more compassionate system. The 24/7/365 residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program offers ASAM levels of care (3.1, 3.3, and 3.5) for males and females, along with 3.2 withdrawal management. The program has a total of 42 beds across these levels. The SUD Counselor (Overnight) is a crucial member of an interdisciplinary team, supporting clients through needs and strengths assessment to promote health and recovery. This in-person role involves providing individual and group counseling, delivering program-specific curricula, offering case management, assisting clients with navigating systems of care, 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.

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 group and individual 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.
Complete assigned training on time.
Maintain full compliance with credential requirements.
Perform other assigned duties.