SUD Counselor (Admissions and Discharge)

Archway Recovery Services Inc; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recovery Services Inc. is seeking an Integrated Care Practitioner to deliver direct clinical services to individuals in substance use treatment programs.

The role includes individual counseling, group facilitation, intake and discharge procedures, and interdisciplinary coordination with a focus on admissions and discharge. You will ensure documentation, compliance, and client-centered care in line with Medi-Cal, DHCS, and ARS standards while collaborating with residential and outpatient

Qualifications

• CDCR clearance is required to work in state programs.
• Must possess valid identification and be able to lift 51 lbs.
• CPR and First Aid certifications with current TB test results.
• Licensed CADC/SUDCC I, II or III to provide AOD services.
• Graduate of SUD Studies or equivalent with SUD background.
• NPI number and ASAM certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling, group facilitation, intake and discharge procedures.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care with admissions, discharge planning, and aftercare.
• Maintain accurate documentation per ARS, Medi-Cal, and DHCS standards.
• Lead case conferences and engage in program development and QA.
• Act as outreach liaison to engage individuals in recovery and community resources.

Skills

CDCR clearance

Identification card

Lift 51 lbs

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

TB test negative

CADC/SUDCC I, II, III license

SUD Studies program

1-3 years behavioral health

NPI number

ASAM Certification

Job description

Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Outpatient or Residential Clinical Services

Direct Supervisor: Admission and Discharge Manger

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Job Summary

The Integrated Care Practitioner provides direct clinical services to individuals participating in substance use treatment programs. The role encompasses individual counseling, group facilitation, intake and discharge procedures, and interdisciplinary care coordination, with a special focus on admissions and discharge. This position ensures all services are delivered in alignment with Medi-Cal, DHCS, and organizational standards for documentation, compliance, and client-centered care.

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual counseling sessions addressing substance use, mental health, recovery planning, relapse prevention, and motivational engagement.


• Build and sustain therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries.


• Facilitate or co-facilitate structured therapeutic and psycho-educational group sessions using approved evidence-based curricula.


• Apply evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), in individual and group services.


• Screen clients for admission criteria, complete intake forms, obtain consents, and follow ARS intake procedures including insurance verification, UA collection, and eligibility review.


• Conduct clinical and case management assessments, maintain accurate and timely documentation for admission, progress, and discharge, ensuring files are audit-ready.


• Prepare clients for discharge, coordinate aftercare support, link to community resources, and document discharge summaries according to operational and regulatory requirements.


• Maintain regular client meetings to assess ongoing needs, provide advocacy, and support life skills, employment readiness, housing, financial literacy, and health access.


• Collaborate with residential and outpatient teams, external providers, probation/parole partners, and family supports to ensure integrated, individualized care planning.


• Lead or participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to support client care and continuity of services.


• Serve as an outreach liaison to engage individuals in recovery or reentry initiatives and build community resources.


• Document progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries according to ARS, Medi-Cal, and DHCS standards; submit client data into ARMS or other systems regularly.


• Participate in internal quality assurance reviews and implement corrective actions as directed.


• Attend mandatory training, supervision, and team meetings; stay informed on clinical best practices and regulatory changes.


• Mentor interns or early-stage practitioners and contribute to program development and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain CDCR clearance.


• A valid identification card.


• Able to lift 51 lbs.


• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and current negative Tuberculosis test.


• RADT/SUDRC - CADC/SUDCC I, II, III license to provide AOD services


• In SUD or graduated from accredited SUD Studies program


• 1 - 3+ years experience working in behavioral health


• NPI number


• ASAM Certified or ability to become ASAM Certified