SUD Counselor - WRA

HealthRIGHT 360; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthRIGHT 360 in California seeks a SUD Counselor I to support clients through assessment, counseling, and case management within a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver group and individual sessions, document promptly, monitor safety, and coordinate referrals to internal and external resources to support recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in health and human services, social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Must be registered as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor or as an SUD Counselor with CA certifying agency (CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group counseling sessions, community meetings, and teach classes to help clients meet treatment goals.
• Perform crisis intervention and communicate with treatment team as situations arise.
• Document all sessions within 24–72 hours per contract requirements.
• Meet residential service delivery goal of 60%.
• Link clients to internal and external resources based on treatment needs.
• Follow up on clients’ treatment progress and status.
• Document client updates and incidents daily.
• Maintain safety and security of clients in the facility and assist with medication handling as needed.
• Collaborate to develop or maintain treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge plans.
• Complete discharge paperwork and other agency assessments timely.

Skills

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Client navigation/resources

Observation & safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in health and human services, social work, psychology, or related field (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.

The WRA residential services are provided in a social model treatment milieu, which consists of the treatment community, the larger 12 step community, and other recovery support groups. It is peer-based and guided by the belief that recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. Our peer mentorship program allows new clients to be welcomed into the WRA community in a supportive and meaningful way.

The SUD Counselor is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team that supports our clients through the 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

• 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.
• Must meet residential service delivery goal of 60%.
• 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.
• Ensure client medications are securely stored and properly accounted for as needed.
• Monitor and document client administration of medication.
• Assign client duties and sign off upon completion.
• As needed, accompany clients to offsite appointments related to their treatment.
• Collaborate with client and other internal and external resources to develop or maintain problem lists and/or treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes, and appropriate updates in support of their health and recovery.
• 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.
• Collect, clean, or dispose of biohazard waste.
• 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.
• Read and respond to emails, calls, and Teams messages in a timely manner.
• Complete assigned training as needed and as required by the due date.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings.
• Plan and facilitate celebrations and special events.
• Work on weekends and holidays as needed.

And perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification, 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 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.