SUD Counselor - MLK BHC Residential

HealthRIGHT 360•Los Angeles, CA

3d•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, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, 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. The Martin Luther King Jr. Behavioral Health Center (MLK BHC) is a program of HealthRIGHT 360, contracted with the Department of Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program. MLK BHC provides residential Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) services for up to 99 adult individuals, with 33 beds each for judicially involved men, men, and women. Located on the Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital campus in South Los Angeles, the program serves residents of all Los Angeles County and collaborates with other Behavioral Health Center programs to offer a comprehensive range of services for low-income and Medi-Cal-eligible individuals. The SUD Counselor I is a key member of an interdisciplinary team, supporting clients through assessment of their needs and strengths to promote their health and recovery. This in-person role involves providing individual and group counseling, delivering program-specific curricula, offering case management, and assisting clients in navigating systems of care within 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.
Work on weekends and holidays as needed.
Complete assigned training on time.
Maintain full compliance with credential requirements.
Perform other assigned duties.