What are the responsibilities and job description for the 890 Residential Services - SUD CounselorI position at HealthRIGHT 360?
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
This is a union role.
Job Summary
Substance Use Disorder Counselors (SUDs) III’sare responsible forassessing client needs and strengths in support of their health and recoveryjourney. Through providing substance use disorder counseling in individualand group settingsand delivering curricula in accordance withprogramspecific requirementsand case management, SUD III’ssupport clients in early recovery from substance use disorders and assistclients in navigating systems of carewhile providing a supportive treatment environment.
Key Responsibilities
Individual Treatment Responsibilities: Maintainsa caseload of approximately 20clients, facilitates weekly individual counseling sessions with each case load participant. Provides learning experience opportunities and offers clinical support to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals. Proactively links clients to both internal and external resources based on their treatment needs and follows up on the progress/status.
Treatment Setting Responsibilities: Facilitates group counseling sessions, community meetings and teaches classes on various treatment-related topics. Performs crisis intervention and communicates with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise. Responds to overdose and other medical and behavioral health emergencies. The SUD III will include documentary-like updates and incidents in the facility log daily. Performs periodic safety checks, property and room searches, and substance use testing to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility. As needed, accompanies clients to offsite appointments related to their treatment. SUD III staff will attend required training and meetings related to their position. Plans and facilitates client celebrations and special events. May work weekends and holidays as needed.
Documentation Responsibilities: Collaborates with each caseload client and other available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition plans, weekly progress notes and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the client. Properly documents all individual and group counseling sessions and completes the discharge paperwork/process and required agency assessments within 24-72 hours, per agency standards. Also, maintains accurate records by entering documentation into various electronic systems for all caseload clients in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements. Meets 50% service delivery expectation.
And other duties as assigned.
Educationand Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities Qualifications
Education
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 is a union role.
Job Summary
Substance Use Disorder Counselors (SUDs) III’sare responsible forassessing client needs and strengths in support of their health and recoveryjourney. Through providing substance use disorder counseling in individualand group settingsand delivering curricula in accordance withprogramspecific requirementsand case management, SUD III’ssupport clients in early recovery from substance use disorders and assistclients in navigating systems of carewhile providing a supportive treatment environment.
Key Responsibilities
Individual Treatment Responsibilities: Maintainsa caseload of approximately 20clients, facilitates weekly individual counseling sessions with each case load participant. Provides learning experience opportunities and offers clinical support to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals. Proactively links clients to both internal and external resources based on their treatment needs and follows up on the progress/status.
Treatment Setting Responsibilities: Facilitates group counseling sessions, community meetings and teaches classes on various treatment-related topics. Performs crisis intervention and communicates with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise. Responds to overdose and other medical and behavioral health emergencies. The SUD III will include documentary-like updates and incidents in the facility log daily. Performs periodic safety checks, property and room searches, and substance use testing to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility. As needed, accompanies clients to offsite appointments related to their treatment. SUD III staff will attend required training and meetings related to their position. Plans and facilitates client celebrations and special events. May work weekends and holidays as needed.
Documentation Responsibilities: Collaborates with each caseload client and other available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition plans, weekly progress notes and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the client. Properly documents all individual and group counseling sessions and completes the discharge paperwork/process and required agency assessments within 24-72 hours, per agency standards. Also, maintains accurate records by entering documentation into various electronic systems for all caseload clients in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements. Meets 50% service delivery expectation.
And other duties as assigned.
Educationand Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities Qualifications
Education
- Drug and Alcohol Certification recognized by DHCS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word Outlook and internet applications
- Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self sufficiency
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
