What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUD Counselor II/III position at Horizon Services, Inc.?
JOB TITLE: SUD Counselor III
LOCATION: Chrysalis
Who are we?
Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, and Professionalism, to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.
This position is responsible for collaborating with the Program Manager on creating a welcoming atmosphere for incoming clients, monitoring and preparing them for continued treatment in the broader system of care. Position will perform intakes/admissions, assessments, treatment plans, monitoring of client’s progress, maintaining documentation per organization’s guidelines and discharges.
How can you make a difference in people’s lives?
In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.
Responsibilities:
What will make you successful in this role?
What else is required?
Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part-time employees over 20 hours per week.
Salary: $26-30 an hour based on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.
Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
https://www.horizonservices.org
LOCATION: Chrysalis
Who are we?
Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, and Professionalism, to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.
This position is responsible for collaborating with the Program Manager on creating a welcoming atmosphere for incoming clients, monitoring and preparing them for continued treatment in the broader system of care. Position will perform intakes/admissions, assessments, treatment plans, monitoring of client’s progress, maintaining documentation per organization’s guidelines and discharges.
How can you make a difference in people’s lives?
In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.
Responsibilities:
- Perform client admissions, transfers, assessments, referrals, and discharges daily
- Communicate daily with Clinical Supervisor and Program Manager to ensure services are being delivered in alignment with department policy
- Maintain a positive, welcoming approach with all incoming and present clients at the center
- Provide ASAM screening and assessment at intake
- Ensure daily census requirements are being met as directed by manager by ensuring that appointments are scheduled quickly and with minimal delay from treatment request to first appointment
- Perform initial screening/assessment, recovery and treatment planning/problem list and individual check-in with clients to ensure goals are being achieved
- Reconcile daily logs, rosters, and other census information to ensure daily census accuracy
- Develop initial ongoing ASAM-informed referral and discharge planning with clients
- Meet weekly for group clinical supervision
- Inputs data into HSl's Electronic Health Record System {EHR) and/or the EHR platform of the County funder
- Maintain appropriate records in the EHR
- Daily monitoring and maintenance of client EHR for errors, correcting and updating
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff members and community organizations
- Coordinate with program Case Manager to ensure referral mechanisms are properly engaged to maximize post-discharge treatment
- Maintain attendance and punctuality to perform duties as scheduled
- Attend all staff meetings and required agency meetings unless excused
- Responsible for always maintaining a clean environment
- Responsible for informing Program Manager of perceived household, environmental, participant, and personal needs when appropriate
- Maintain a basic knowledge of medications used by clients
- Drive program vehicle when necessary
- Confer with staff and other individuals in agency regarding participants
- Perform any other duties as assigned
- Performs vitals sign patient self-monitoring tasks as needed to ensure clients fall within established safe stabilization guidelines, if applicable at program site.
- Performs withdrawal assessment scoring duties to ensure clients fall within established safe stabilization guidelines
- Responsible for supervising meal preparation and, when necessary, preparing and serving meals
- Adheres to confidentiality requirements as governed by HIPAA and 42 CFR
What will make you successful in this role?
- Client Focus – Gains insight into client needs, quickly establishes rapport and relationships using evidence based practices, provides compassionate and empathic client care to all program participants
- Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions...looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answer.
- Being Resilient- Rebounds from setbacks faced in a high stress environment. Handles and manages crises effectively. Maintains stability when faced with conflict.
- Interpersonal Communication- delivers effective communication with a wide range of audiences. Addresses miscommunication quickly and appropriately. Conveys information clearly
What else is required?
Technical Training or Knowledge
- Certification with Substance Use state certifying body in California (CAADE/CCAPP/CADTP),
- Excellent computer skills, knowledge of data capture and data input into Electronic Health Records.
- Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction (‘Substance Use Disorder’)
- Knowledge of social model detox concepts
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience
- Experience working with customers or clients that feel overwhelmed or in a crisis (crisis intervention).
- Experience working with diverse populations and cultures
- Experience working with customers or clients with co-occurring disorders and disabilities
Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part-time employees over 20 hours per week.
- 100% of medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependent medical and dental coverage.
- PTO and Holiday pay.
- Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
- Training and CEU opportunities.
Salary: $26-30 an hour based on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.
Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
https://www.horizonservices.org
Salary : $26 - $30
