On-Call SUD Counselor (Pomona Women's Center)

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.

This is a union position.

Prototypes is one of the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare providers and is a “prototype” for such organizations. Prototypes Women's Center in Pomona is a 180-bed residential facility for women and women with children. Our interdisciplinary team of professionals provides comprehensive substance use disorders, mental health, and psychiatric treatment that ranges from 60 days to 6 months.

The On-Call SUD Counselor is a registered or certified substance use disorder professional who maintains registration from an approved/accredited California agency. The Counselor 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, where program schedule requires additional staff. The On Call SUD Counselor  provides supervision and oversite of the clients and children throughout the facility with shifts ranging to provide 24/7 coverage.

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. On-Call 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Facilitate group counseling sessions, community meetings, and teach classes on various treatment-related topics to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals.
• Perform crisis intervention and communicate with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise.
• Properly document all group counseling sessions and all individual sessions as needed within 24-72 hours per contract requirements.
• Proactively link clients to both internal and external resources based on their treatment needs.
• Follow up on the progress or status of clients’ treatment.
• Document client updates and incidents daily.
• Maintain safety and security of the clients in the facility by performing periodic house runs.
• Complete discharge paperwork/process and other required agency assessments in a timely manner.
• Support intake process such as preparing rooms and maintaining supplies.
• Perform property and room searches as needed.
• Respond to overdose and other medical emergencies.
• Perform tests for substance use such as urinalysis and breathalyzer.
• Observe clients every 30 minutes and document on observation log, per program requirements.
• Disinfect and clean rooms and common areas as needed.
• Accurately enter data in various electronic systems for all clients in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.

Education, Certification, or Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field preferred.
• Must be registered as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor or as a Substance Abuse Counselor with a California approved certifying agency (CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE).
• Possess current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Possess a valid CA driver’s license.
• Must complete background check and livescan clearance.

Experience

• Experience as a registered counselor or recovery specialist in community mental health preferred.

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