SUD Counselor (Women's Hope)

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 SUMMARY

HealthRIGHT 360, a family of programs, is located across 13 different counties in California. HealthRIGHT 360 provides an array of medical and behavioral health services to some of the most marginalized populations, ranging from primary care, mental health services, detox, substance use disorder treatment in both residential and outpatient settings, and transitional services for the criminal justice population.

This Women’s HOPE residential program offers specialized care to the underserved female population of San Francisco, including low-income African American and Latina women and their families/children, with a special focus on pregnant and parenting women with co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders. The program is gender-responsive and trauma informed, addressing substance use, trauma, mental illness, health and wellness, family reunification, parenting education, employability, homelessness, and sober living skills. The team of providers at Women’s HOPE includes parenting counselors, therapists, and SUD counselors who provide wrap around services to support and empower our participants as they reach toward their goals.

The SUD Counselor I is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team that supports our clients through assessment of their needs and strengths in support of their health and recovery. SUD Counselor I will perform counseling in individual and group setting, deliver curricula in accordance with program specific requirements and case management, and assist clients in navigating systems of care while providing a supportive treatment environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Treatment Responsibilities:

• 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 treatment team as unforeseen situations arise.
• The SUD Counselor I will document any client updates and incidents in the facility log daily.
• Performs periodic house runs to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility.
• When assigned the DOT, documents, and accurately distributes client money, ensures client medications are securely stored and properly accounted for and holds facility keys and floater cellular phones.
• As needed, accompanies clients to offsite appointments related to their treatment. SUD Counselor I 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.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with each caseload client and other available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition plans, 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 in timely manner.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be registered as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor or as an SUD Counselor with CA approved certifying agency (CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Possess a valid CA driver’s license.
• Experience working successfully with diverse populations specifically with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in health and human services, social work, psychology, or other related field preferred.

Background Check and Other Requirements

• Completed background check and livescan

Knowledge

• Knowledge of gender-responsive, trauma informed, and co-occurring treatment.
• Knowledge of Clinical documentation (treatment plans, progress notes, etc.).

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