SUD Counselor

890 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA Req #997Wednesday, January 15, 2025HealthRIGHT 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 services, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24 / 7 and include 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.890 is a residential treatment program for men with substance use disorders, located near Alamo Square in San Francisco. It is a 99-bed trauma-informed and dual diagnosis program, staffed by an interdisciplinary clinical team of substance use disorder counselors and therapists. 890 utilizes evidence-based curricula to provide individual and group counseling in a residential treatment setting for some of San Francisco's most vulnerable adults. Our goal is to serve clients in an environment where they feel supported and accepted so they can begin their recovery in a safe and peaceful setting.JOB SUMMARYSubstance Use Disorder Counselors (SUDs) are responsible for assessing client needs and strengths in support of their health and recovery journey. Through providing substance use disorder counseling in individual and group settings and delivering curricula in accordance with program-specific requirements and case management, SUD counselors support clients in early recovery from substance use disorders and assist clients in navigating systems of care while providing a supportive treatment environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESIndividual Treatment Responsibilities : Maintains a caseload of approximately 20 clients, 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 the treatment team as unforeseen situations arise. Responds to overdose and other medical and behavioral health emergencies. The SUD III will document any client 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 trainings 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 data entering documentation into various electronic systems for all caseload clients in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements. Meets 50% service delivery expectation.EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS : EducationRequired : Drug and Alcohol Certification recognized by DHCSHigh School diploma or equivalentBachelor’s Degree in related fieldRequired : - Must complete background check and livescan clearance.KnowledgeRequired : Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse populationStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Outlook, and internet applicationsExperience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiencySkills and AbilitiesRequired : Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the dataProfessionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability are imperativeExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsIntegrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential mannerAction-orientedStrong problem-solving skillsExcellent organization skills and ability to multitask and juggle multiple prioritiesOutstanding ability to follow-through with tasksAbility to work cooperatively and effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and independently assume responsibilityStrong initiative and enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in whenever neededAble to communicate well at all levels of the organization including working with organization leadership and high-level representatives of partner organizationsAble to work within a frequently changing project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured prioritiesKnowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma-informed treatmentKnowledge of Clinical documentation (treatment plans, progress notes, etc.)Experience working with the criminal justice populationWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.890 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA#J-18808-Ljbffr