SUD Counselor I for Detox program

Job description

***Signing Bonus $2000

Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants: $2,000 (Distributed in 4 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 150 days and $500 after 210 days of employment)

JOB TITLE: SUD Counselor I

LOCATION: San Leandro, CA - Alameda County | Cherry Hill Detox

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Swing Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm

Who are we?

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 with the goal of reducing substance use-related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. Providing exceptional services to our diverse community. We are proud to support Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) clients in their preferred languages, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all.

We practice our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, and Professionalism to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well‑being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.

How can you make a difference in people’s lives?

We are seeking a SUD Counselor I who is passionate about serving diverse communities. Bilingual candidates fluent in one or more of BHSD’s threshold languages—Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese—are eligible for an additional incentive.

This position is responsible for collaborating with the Program Manager or Director of Outpatient and Prevention Programs on creating a welcoming atmosphere for incoming clients, monitoring and preparing them for continued treatment in the broader system of care. The position will perform intakes/admissions, treatment plans, monitoring of client’s progress, maintaining documentation per organization’s guidelines, discharges and resources to assist the client in finding appropriate ongoing services as well as overseeing the activities of other staff and provide guidance when needed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Perform client admissions, transfers, assessments, referrals, and discharges daily

Communicate daily with Clinical Supervisor and Program Manager or Director of Outpatient and Prevention Programs to ensure services are being delivered in alignment with department policy

Maintain a positive, welcoming approach with all incoming and present clients at the Detoxification Center

Provide ASAM screening and assessment at intake

Ensure daily census requirements are being met as directed by manager by ensuring that appointments are scheduled quickly and with minimal delay from treatment request to first appointment

Perform initial screening/assessment, recovery and treatment planning/problem list and individual check‑in with clients to ensure goals are being achieved

Provide daily recovery plan meeting with clients to update Detoxification and referral progress.

Reconcile daily logs, rosters, and other census information to ensure daily census accuracy

Develop initial ongoing ASAM-informed referral and discharge planning with clients

Meet weekly for group clinical supervision

Inputs data into HSI’s Electronic Health Record System (EHR) and/or the EHR platform of the County funder

Maintain appropriate records in the EHR

Daily monitoring and maintenance of client EHR for errors, correcting and updating

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff members and community organizations

Coordinate with program Case Manager to ensure referral mechanisms are properly engaged to maximize post‑discharge treatment

Maintain attendance and punctuality to perform duties as scheduled

Attend all staff meetings and required agency meetings unless excused

Responsible for always maintaining a clean environment

Responsible for informing Program Manager or Director of Outpatient and Prevention Programs of perceived household, environmental, participant, and personal needs when appropriate

Maintain a basic knowledge of medications used by clients

Drive program vehicle when necessary

Confer with staff and other individuals in agency regarding participants

Perform any other duties as assigned

Performs vitals sign patient self‑monitoring tasks as needed to ensure clients fall within established safe stabilization guidelines, if applicable at program site.

Performs withdrawal assessment scoring duties to ensure clients fall within established safe stabilization guidelines, if applicable at program site.

Responsible for supervising meal preparation and, when necessary, preparing and serving meals

Adheres to confidentiality requirements as governed by HIPAA and 42 CFR

Success Competencies for the Position

Client Focus – Gains insight into client needs, quickly establishes rapport and relationships using evidence based practices, provides compassionate and empathic client care to all program participants

Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions…looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer.

Being Resilient- Rebounds from setbacks faced in a high stress environment. Handles and manages crises effectively. Maintains stability when faced with conflict.

Interpersonal Communication- delivers effective communication with a wide range of audiences. Addresses miscommunication quickly and appropriately. Convey information clearly.

Functional/Technical Skills and Knowledge

Technical Training or Knowledge

Certification or registration with either Substance Use state certifying body in California (CAADE/CCAPP/CADTP),

Excellent computer skills, knowledge of data capture and data input into Electronic Health Records.

Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction (substance use disorder)

Knowledge of social model detox concepts

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience

Experience working with customers or clients that feel overwhelmed or in a crisis (crisis intervention).

Experience working with diverse populations and cultures

Experience working with customers or clients with co‑occurring disorders and disabilities

Qualifications

Certification or registration with either Substance Use state certifying body in California (CAADE/CCAPP/CADTP)

Preferred: Bilingual in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, or Tagalog

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., travel, driving, lifting, etc.). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Note: Please use the percentage time spent in these requirements. Totals do not have to add to 100%.

Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and read computer displays, sit for extended periods.

Must be able to lift 30 pounds

Must be able to physically assist clients in their efforts to exit the facility in case of an emergency

Must be able to physically assist clients who are undergoing seizures or other major withdrawal symptoms to include an ambulatory escort to a medical facility if necessary.

Must be able to perform CPR

Must have a good driving record and valid California Driver’s License and current insurance

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation and Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part-time employees over 20 hours per week.

100% of medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.

PTO and Holiday pay.

Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.

Training and CEU opportunities.

And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!

Salary: $25.00 an hour based on experience and qualifications.

Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Worksite address

san leandro, CA, 94579, US

Who can apply

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