SUD Residential Recovery Specialist AOD 2nd Shift

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is hiring a SUD Technician for our residential program, working 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The role supports clients with crisis intervention, case management, and coordination to access medical, educational, and social services.

You will provide counseling for mental health and substance use disorders, assist with discharge planning, ensure accuracy in documentation, and maintain strict confidentiality while engaging in field-based services as required by the program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• CA-registered AOD certification from CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE.
• Valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance per contract requirements.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• CPR/First Aid certification (required within 30 days of hire).
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management with crisis intervention, discharge plan, group & individual work, mental health/substance use disorder counseling, screening, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services if contractually required.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Offer medications as scheduled or as needed, complete accurate medication data entry.
• Conduct observed, baseline and random drug testing.
• Monitor and observe health and safety of residential and withdrawal management participants.
• Conduct walkthroughs and property searches.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Mental health services

Cultural competency

Bilingual

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

EHR software

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

AOD Certification (CCAPP/CADTP/CAADE)

Tools

MS Office

EHR software

Job description

Job Description

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Recommend and assist access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals. Initiate referrals to next level care, coordinate with physical health providers for whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES SUD Technician (AOD Residential Assistant - 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Provide case management with crisis intervention, discharge plan, group & individual work, mental health/substance use disorder counseling, screening, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services if contractually required.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Offer medications as scheduled or as needed, complete accurate medication compliance and accurate medication data entry.
• Conduct observed, baseline and random drug testing.
• Monitor and observe health and safety of residential and withdrawal management participants.
• Conduct walkthroughs and property searches.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma required.
• Registered or certified from recognized AOD certifying (CCAPP, CADTP, CAADE) board is required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification (required within 30 days of hire), and bi-annual thereafter.
• Bilingual preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

Seeing Hearing

Speaking Stooping/Bending

Working in cramped spaces Moving around facility

Moving between offices/clients Driving – light errands

Lifting/carrying heavy items

Driving – in the course of job duties

Pushing/pulling/dragging items Standing for long periods

Sitting for long periods Working outside/underground

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).