SUD Counselor - WRA

HealthRIGHT 360•San Mateo, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible healthcare to vulnerable populations, aiming to overcome systemic barriers and promote health equity. The organization offers a comprehensive range of services, including mental health care, substance use treatment (residential and outpatient), and primary health services. They also support individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system. HealthRIGHT 360 integrates physical and behavioral health, addressing social determinants of health to foster resilience and recovery. The WRA residential services operate within a social model treatment milieu, emphasizing the importance of the treatment community, the 12-step community, and other recovery support groups. The program is peer-based, believing that recovery is a communal process. Their peer mentorship program ensures new clients are welcomed into the WRA community in a supportive manner. The SUD Counselor is a key member of an interdisciplinary team, responsible for assessing client needs and strengths to support their health and recovery. This role involves individual and group counseling, delivering program-specific curricula, case management, and assisting clients in navigating systems of care within a supportive treatment environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be registered as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor or as an SUD Counselor with CA approved certifying agency (CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE).
Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health and human services, social work, psychology, or other related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group counseling sessions, community meetings, and teach classes on various treatment-related topics to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals.
Perform crisis intervention and communicate with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise.
Properly document all group counseling sessions and all individual sessions as needed within 24-72 hours per contract requirements.
Must meet residential service delivery goal of 60%.
Proactively link clients to both internal and external resources based on their treatment needs.
Follow up on the progress or status of clients’ treatment.
Document client updates and incidents daily.
Maintain safety and security of the clients in the facility by performing periodic house runs.
Ensure client medications are securely stored and properly accounted for as needed.
Monitor and document client administration of medication.
Assign client duties and sign off upon completion.
As needed, accompany clients to offsite appointments related to their treatment.
Collaborate with client and other internal and external resources to develop or maintain problem lists and/or treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes, and appropriate updates in support of their health and recovery.
Complete discharge paperwork/process and other required agency assessments in a timely manner.
Support intake process such as preparing rooms and maintaining supplies.
Perform property and room searches as needed.
Respond to overdose and other medical emergencies.
Perform tests for substance use such as urinalysis and breathalyzer.
Observe clients every 30 minutes and document on observation log, per program requirements.
Collect, clean, or dispose of biohazard waste.
Disinfect and clean rooms and common areas as needed.
Accurately enter data in various electronic systems for all clients in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
Read and respond to emails, calls, and Teams messages in a timely manner.
Complete assigned training as needed and as required by the due date.
Attend and actively participate in meetings.
Plan and facilitate celebrations and special events.
Work on weekends and holidays as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.