On-Call SUD Counselor (Prototypes-Women's Center Ventura County)

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.

The On Call SUD Counselor provides program coverage on all shifts as scheduled. The " on call" SUD Counselor 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 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.

The On Call SUD Counselor is a Registered or certified substance use disorder professional who maintains Registration/certification from an approved/accredited California agency. The SUD Counselor  works in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure best possible treatment outcome for the client and provides treatment in accordance with HealthRIGHT 360’s philosophy, goals, policies, mission and vision. The SUD Counselor provides supervision and oversite of the clients and children throughout the facility with shifts ranging from 24/7 coverage. SUD Counselor provides facility coverage by supervising the clients during: chores, visiting hours, meal times, medication line, detox, donations, groups, and free time. 

Major Responsibilities

• Maintains a high degree of self-awareness and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Utilizes trauma informed care while applying crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and supervision of the clients.
• Completes facility rounds on a regular basis in order to maintain supervision of the clients and facility.
• Seeks clinical consultation when encountering new and/or high-risk clinical circumstances.
• Contacts Program Director or Supervisor if consultation related to program issues is needed during shifts.
• Provides facility coverage by supervising the clients during chores, visiting hours, mealtimes, medication line, detox, donations, groups, and free time.
• Provides educational and AOD group facilitation as required within the scope of current credential.
• Monitors visiting hours and addresses safety concerns.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the treatment team and communicates any behavioral concerns to the client’s Case Manager, Clinical Therapist and Medical.
• Maintains frequent communication with the treatment team and engages in regular consults.
• May complete withdrawal management rounds and behavioral support rounds at 30-minute intervals as assigned.
• May monitor medication line as needed or assigned.
• Provides UA testing as directed.
• Process client’s belongings at intake or as items come in.
• Transport clients, as  needed.

Clinical Documentation

• Write and complete all progress notes within 72 hours of service delivery. 
• Maintains compliance with due dates for all clinical documentation.
• Documentation must be maintained in compliance with agency policy and procedures, HIPAA, 42-CFR, DMH, and SAPC standards.
• Documents all client UA’s using the UA form and a progress note.
• Completes same day incident reports. 
• Documents detox rounds and behavioral support rounds every 30 minutes as assigned.

Training & Quality Improvement

• Maintains full compliance with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP requirements for registration and certification.

• Attends and actively participates in assigned Clinical Group Supervision.
• Actively participates in agency and team meetings.
• Participates in training opportunities and pursues training in Evidence Based Practices. 
• Communicates collaboratively with all members of the behavioral health team including medical, mental health, psychiatry, substance use disorder, and other staff.
• Completes all assigned trainings and Relias trainings in a timely manner

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements

Registration or Certification  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

Must be able to complete a background check and livescan clearance

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