SUD Counselor

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 the most 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 SUMMARY  Substance 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 RESPONSIBILITIES  Individual 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 need sand 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 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 360to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements. Meets 50% service delivery expectation.   5. EDUCATIONAND KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS:  Education  Required:  -Drug and Alcohol Certification recognized by DHCS   -High School diploma or equivalent        Desired:  -Bachelor’s Degree in related field      Background Clearance   Required:  -Must complete background check and livescan clearance     Knowledge  Required:  -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    Skills and Abilities  Required:  - Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data  -Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility and reliability are imperative  -Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills  -Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner  -Action oriented  -Strong problem-solving skills  -Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask and juggle multiple priorities  -Outstanding ability to follow-through with tasks  -Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of interdisciplinary team and independently assume responsibility  -Strong initiative and enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in whenever needed  -Able to communicate well at all levels of the organization including working with organization leadership and high-level representatives of partner organizations    -Able to work within a frequently changing project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured priorities    Desired:  -Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma informed treatment   -Knowledge of Clinical documentation (treatment plans, progress notes etc.)  -Experience working with criminal justice population   -Bilingual

Salary : $30 - $45