SUD Counselor - 815 Residential Services

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

HealthRIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, Medication support services, and crisis intervention.

Benefits and perks:

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

This position is union eligible.

The 815 Residential and Detox Program The program fully integrates substance use disorder and mental

health services; beyond merely providing both services under the same roof or cross-training staff, it

adopts a model of providing effective services to the targeted needs of individuals with co-occurring

disorders. The program treats both problem types as primary and assists participants to recognize key

reciprocal factors such as self-medicating strategies; physiological and psychological changes associated

with long-term substance use; and the impact of street drugs on mental health symptoms.

The SUD Counselor I is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team that supports our clients through

assessment of their needs and strengths in support of their health and recovery. SUD Counselor I will

perform counseling in individual and group setting, deliver curricula in accordance with program specific

requirements and case management, and assist clients in navigating systems of care while providing a

supportive treatment environment.

KEY 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification, Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in health and human services,

social work, psychology, or another related field preferred.

• 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.

Must complete background check and livescan clearance.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.