SUD Counselor - 815 Residential Services

HealthRIGHT 360•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Its 815 Residential and Detox Program integrates substance use disorder and mental health services, treating co-occurring conditions as primary and helping participants understand the reciprocal effects of substance use and mental health symptoms. The SUD Counselor is part of an interdisciplinary team supporting clients’ health and recovery. The role involves assessing client needs and strengths, providing individual and group counseling, delivering program-specific curricula, providing case management, helping clients navigate systems of care, and maintaining a supportive treatment environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Facilitate group counseling sessions and community meetings, and teach treatment-related classes to help clients meet their goals.
Perform crisis intervention and communicate unforeseen situations to the treatment team.
Document group and individual counseling sessions within 24–72 hours, as required by contract.
Meet the residential service delivery goal of 60%.
Link clients to internal and external resources and follow up on treatment progress or status.
Document client updates and incidents daily.
Maintain client safety and facility security by performing periodic house runs.
Securely store and account for client medications as needed, and monitor and document medication administration.
Assign client duties and confirm their completion.
Accompany clients to offsite treatment-related appointments as needed.
Collaborate with clients and internal and external resources on problem lists, treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes, and updates.
Complete discharge paperwork and required agency assessments in a timely manner.
Support intake by preparing rooms and maintaining supplies.
Perform property and room searches as needed.
Respond to overdoses and other medical emergencies.
Conduct substance use tests, such as urinalysis and breathalyzer tests.
Observe clients every 30 minutes and document observations as required by the program.
Collect, clean, or dispose of biohazard waste; disinfect and clean rooms and common areas as needed.
Enter client data accurately in electronic systems in accordance with agency guidelines and evaluation requirements.
Respond to emails, calls, and Teams messages in a timely manner.
Complete assigned training by its due date.
Attend and actively participate in meetings.
Plan and facilitate celebrations and special events.
Work weekends and holidays as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.