SUD Counselor - Elms Part Time

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.

Elms Houses is a residential Substance Use Disorder treatment program for women, located in San Mateo County. Our goal is serve clients in an environment where they feel supported and accepted so they can begin their recovery in a safe and peaceful setting. The program is staffed by an interdisciplinary clinical team of substance abuse counselors and a therapist working in coordination with medical services. 

We are looking to grow our team of Substance Use Disorder Counselors at Elms House, our residential treatment program in San Mateo County. Candidates must have current AOD/SUD registration or certification, skills in facilitating both group and individual treatment services, and experience working with multicultural communities and people impacted by substance use, mental health, and criminal justice issues.

This residential facility operates 24 hours a day with staffing around the clock. We are currently looking for individuals who are available to work Saturdays and Sundays from 7am-3:30pm or 3pm-11:30pm. 

Key Responsibilities

Treatment Setting Responsibilities: Treats clients with respect and dignity, interacting with them in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner that honors their culture. Facilitates and documents group and individual counseling sessions, holds community meetings, and teaches classes on various treatment-related topics. Performs crisis intervention and communicates with treatment team to defuse situations before they escalate and coordinate emergency medical services when needed. Performs frequent house runs to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility. When assigned, holds facility keys, and ensures client medications are securely stored and properly accounted for. Participates in handling food and supply deliveries and obtains food from the central location as needed. Attends required trainings and meetings. Assists with and facilitates client celebrations and special events. Works weekends. Works holidays as needed.

Individual Treatment Responsibilities: May maintain a caseload of clients. Collaborates with each caseload client as well as other collateral resources to assess client’s treatment needs and develop/maintain treatment plans. Facilitates weekly individual counseling sessions with each caseload participant 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. Coordinates transition plans and completes the discharge paperwork/process. Maintains accurate records by entering documentation of all assessment, treatment, crisis management, and discharge services into various electronic systems for all caseload clients in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements. 

Documentation Responsibilities: Properly documents all individual and group counseling sessions in a timely manner. 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. Maintains accurate and detailed shift logs and submits incident reports and shares the information with the team.

And, other duties as assigned. 

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 
Education Required:

• Drug and Alcohol Registration or Certification recognized by DHCS.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR Certified within 30 days of employment.

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Required:

• Must not be on active parole or probation.
• Must be able to pass background clearance.

Skills Required:

• Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population.
• Contributes to a safe and supportive environment for those experiencing drug and alcohol dependency and mental health symptoms. 
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Outlook, Teams and internet applications.

Desired:

• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma-informed treatment.
• Knowledge of clinical and/or DMC documentation (treatment plans, progress notes, etc.).
• Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self sufficiency.
• Bilingual. 
  

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.