SUD Counselor - Oxnard Women's Center

HealthRIGHT 360•Oxnard, CA

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About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization providing accessible, comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Its Prototypes Women’s Center in Oxnard offers residential substance abuse treatment and detox services for women, including women who want their children involved in recovery. The Ventura County program supports women recovering from co-occurring disorders and provides children with a secure setting, mental health support, and educational assistance. The facility can accommodate up to 56 women and 28 children. The SUD Counselor is part of an interdisciplinary team assessing clients’ needs and strengths in support of health and recovery. The counselor provides in-person individual and group counseling, delivers program curricula, performs case management, and helps clients navigate systems of care. Services may be delivered in outpatient offices, residential facilities, or the community according to client needs and program requirements. Reliable transportation is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registration as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor through an accredited California agency (CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP).
Valid First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Valid California driver’s license and access to registered and insured transportation.
Reliable transportation, as services may be provided at outpatient offices, residential facilities, or in the community.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
Experience in the human services field and demonstrated expertise in substance abuse treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group counseling sessions and community meetings.
Connect clients with internal and external resources based on treatment needs.
Teach classes on treatment-related topics to support clients in meeting their treatment goals.
Collaborate with clients and available resources to develop and maintain treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes, and updates.
Provide crisis intervention and communicate with the treatment team.
Follow up on clients’ treatment progress.
Monitor and document medication administration; ensure secure storage and proper accounting of client medications.
Accompany clients to offsite appointments as needed.
Assign client duties, confirm their completion, and motivate clients to meet weekly obligations.
Support the intake process and maintain supplies.
Collect, clean, or dispose of biohazard waste; disinfect and clean rooms and common areas.
Maintain client safety and facility security, conduct periodic house runs and property or room searches, and respond to medical emergencies including overdoses.
Perform substance use tests, including urinalysis and breathalyzer tests.
Observe clients and maintain observation logs.
Document counseling sessions, client updates, and incidents; enter data into electronic systems and complete documentation according to program, contract, agency, and evaluation requirements.
Complete discharge paperwork and agency assessments, and maintain weekly logs of client contacts.
Read and respond to communications in a timely manner.
Attend and actively participate in meetings.
Meet residential service delivery goals.
Plan and facilitate celebrations and special events.
Work weekends and holidays as needed.
Complete assigned training on time and maintain compliance with credential requirements.
Perform other assigned duties.