Group Counselor I/II

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.

Job Overview
 
This is a union position.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 7:30am - 4:30pm with 1 late day 11:30am - 7:30pm.

Women age 18 and above with severe substance use disorders are able to enter residential treatment with their children under the age of 10 ½. In addition to treatment of severe substance use disorder, the residential program is able to serve the following specialty populations: pregnant and postpartum women, women with histories of trauma and/or domestic violence, women with co-occurring mental health disorders, women with history of traumatic brain injury, women with open DCFS cases, and women with criminal justice involvement. 

The Group Counselor I/II is a registered substance use disorder professional who maintains registration from an approved/accredited California agency. The Group Counselor I/II is responsible for facilitating patient education and group counseling sessions. The Group Counselor I/II works in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure best possible treatment outcome for the client and provide treatment in accordance with HealthRIGHT 360’s philosophy, goals, policies, mission and vision. The Group Counselor I/II facilitates Evidence Based Practices and follows group curriculum to maintain fidelity. Services may be provided in: outpatient office, residential treatment, or the field, based on client and program need. 

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient education and group counseling sessions as assigned by the agency.
• Is familiar with group Evidence Based Practices and is able to deliver sessions with fidelity.
• Follows the group manual and engages in session preparation when needed.
• Carefully tracks client progress in group to facilitate accurate documentation of clinical services. 
• Provides the clients with orientation to group treatment culture and norms.
• Facilitates groups in residential, outpatient, or field depending on assignment and agency need.
• Seeks clinical consultation and supervision when encountering new and/or high risk clinical circumstance.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the treatment team including the Case Manager, Clinical Therapist, Medical, and Psychiatrist.
• Utilizes trauma informed care while applying motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and evidence-based practices.
• Assists with client program oversight by ensuring groups start and finish on time and that clients maintain compliance with group attendance and expectations.
• Meets expected client care hours (productivity expectation is 20 client care hours per week). 

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education Requirements:

• Registration as Substance Abuse Counselor from an approved/accredited California agency.

Experience:

• Preferably a minimum of two years’ experience in the human service field and demonstrated expertise in substance abuse treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery.
• Experience working with clients experiencing acute withdrawal from substances.
• Knowledge of and experience with providing trauma informed services.
• Experience delivering evidence-based practices.

Background Clearance Required:

• CDCR fingerprint clearance.
• Must not be on parole or probation for a minimum of two years.
  

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

In compliance with the California Department of Public Health's mandate, all employees must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Medical and religious exemptions are available.