Night Shift Residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor

Mission Edge; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums

Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Stepping Stone of San Diego is seeking a Residential SUD Counselor to support LGBTQIA+ clients in a 31-bed residential program. You will manage a small caseload, provide individual and group counseling, and help with relapse prevention and case management.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to DMC and HIPAA standards, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Night shifts and on-site work in a residential facility are involved.

Qualifications

• Maintain active registration through CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP with completion within 5 years of hire.
• Ensure timely renewal of registration/certification.
• Have current CPR/First Aid Certification (or within 90 days of hire).
• ASAM Training (or within 10 days of hire).
• Cultural competency and understanding of LGBTQI+ health disparities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 4-5 residents, meeting with them at least weekly.
• Handle case management for residents at least biweekly.
• Lead individual and group SUD counseling sessions in a residential setting.
• Conduct SUD assessments and document progress, complete required paperwork on time.
• Administer medication calls following all protocols and ensure compliant medication management.
• Comply with SmartCare and CalAIMS documentation and DMC program requirements.
• Conduct and document resident drug screens and urine analysis.
• Transport residents to appointments and activities.
• Review and document resident off-site activity requests.
• Report safety concerns to the Program Manager.
• Collaborate with social workers, therapists, admin staff and medical professionals.
• Attend internal meetings and complete trainings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards per HIPAA and agency policies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with DMC standards.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independence in work

Flexible hours

Valid driver’s license

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

ASAM Training

Cultural competency training (LGBTQIA+)

Tools

SmartCare / EHR

Optum SUDPOH forms

Job description

Stepping Stone of San Diego: Residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor.

Job Details:

• Location: 3767 Central Avenue San Diego, CA 92105

• Department: Residential Services
• Report to: Lead Counselor
• Salary Range: Registered ($27 - $30 / hour) or Certified ($29 - $34 / hour)
• Site: Residential Facility
• Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt
• Hours: Night shift 3pm-11:30pm

Position Summary:

Join our dynamic team of SUD counselors who are keeping some of San Diego’s most vulnerable populations safe and healthy. Stepping Stone of San Diego has been specializing in LGBTQIA+ addiction recovery, mental health and housing programs for 50 years! Our Residential Program houses 31 residents and provides our clients with SUD counseling, peer support, therapy and other wrap-around services that support them in achieving sobriety.

Our organization values a low resident-to-counselor ratio so you will carry a caseload of just 4-5 residents. In addition, you will help facilitate weekly processing groups, provide case management and connections to resources, help clients create relapse prevention plans, and assist them with stabilizing their lives.

Essential Functions:

• Manage a caseload of up to 4-5 residents, meeting with them a minimum of once a week.
• Handle case management for those clients at least once every two weeks.
• Facilitate both individual and group SUD counseling sessions in a residential setting weekly.
• Conduct SUD assessments and document, review, and chart progress of residents and complete required paperwork on time.
• Administer medication calls for residents, following all protocols and ensuring compliant medication management.
• Comply with all Stepping Stone and County requirements, including SmartCare and CalAIMS system documentation and other Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) program requirements.
• Conduct and document resident drug screens and urine analysis.
• Transport residents to and from medical appointments, sober support meetings, and life enrichment activities.
• Review, approve, and document resident requests for allowable off-site activities.
• Report issues that endanger the safety or wellbeing of residents or colleagues to the Program Manager.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including social workers, therapists, administrative staff and medical professionals.
• Attend all internal meetings, and complete all trainings as required in a residential setting.
• Oversee and maintain all confidentiality and privacy standards for protected health information and other information and materials in accordance with agency policies and procedures, and applicable regulations and laws according to HIPAA.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, adhering to all DMC standards and agency policies.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program, office and/or the agency.

Minimum Qualifications/ Preferred:

• Maintain active registration through CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP with completion, and complete certification within 5 years of hire.
• Assure timely renewal of registration/certification.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (or within 90 days of hire).
• ASAM Training (or within 10 days of hire).
• Cultural competency and understanding working in the social determinants of health impacting LGBTQI+ communities.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner according to program expectations.
• Ability to work flexible hours - days, nights, and weekends as needed for a residential setting.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years’ experience serving residents in a human services setting.
• Previous experience working in an SUD residential program setting.
• Experience with SmartCare and/or other forms of electronic health records.
• Experience with Optum – SUDPOH county forms used for SUD documentation.
• Written and spoken bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
• Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements.
• While primarily working indoors, counselors also work with residents outdoors.
• Regularly lift 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Holiday, evening, and weekend work may be required.
• Transporting residents to and from activities and or appointments.

Benefits:

Stepping Stone is proud to offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees, representing the potential additional $10,000+ on average per full-time employee above base pay, including but not limited to:

• Health Premiums company paid, including Acupuncture and Chiropractic.
• Dental & Vision company paid.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care).
• Generous paid time off – sick & vacation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) Retirement Employer Match up to 5%.
• 15 Paid Holidays, including floating holidays.
• Life/AD&D Insurance company paid.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance, company paid.