SUD Counselor II for Detox
SUD Counselor II for Detox
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***Signing Bonus $1500
SignOn Bonus for Bilingual Applicants: $1500 (Distributed in 3 parts: $500 after 30 days $500 after 6 months and $500 after 12 months of employment)
JOB TITLE: SUD Counselor II
LOCATION: San Leandro CA Cherry Hill Detox
Employment Type: Fulltime
Who are we
Horizon Services Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment 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 wellbeing 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 others growth.
This position is responsible for collaborating with the Program Manager to create a welcoming atmosphere for incoming clients monitoring and preparing them for continued treatment in the broader system of care. Position will perform intakes/admissions assessments treatment plans monitoring of clients progress maintaining documentation per organizations guidelines and discharges.
How can you make a difference in peoples lives
We are seeking a SUD Counselor who is fluent in one or more of BHSDs five threshold languages: Spanish Chinese Vietnamese and Tagalog. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving diverse communities excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver culturally competent services.
In this role youll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges and often with cooccurring conditions. Youll use and grow your skills in compassionate care crisis intervention and deescalation in a supportive and inclusive work environment. Youll have the opportunity to provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.
Responsibilities:
What will make you successful in this role
What else is required
Technical Training or Knowledge
Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all fulltime and part time employees over 20 hours per week.
Salary: $2426 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Available for a fulltime position.
SignOn Bonus for Bilingual Applicants: $1500 (Distributed in 3 parts: $500 after 30 days $500 after 6 months and $500 after 12 months of employment)
JOB TITLE: SUD Counselor II
LOCATION: San Leandro CA Cherry Hill Detox
Employment Type: Fulltime
Who are we
Horizon Services Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment 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 wellbeing 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 others growth.
This position is responsible for collaborating with the Program Manager to create a welcoming atmosphere for incoming clients monitoring and preparing them for continued treatment in the broader system of care. Position will perform intakes/admissions assessments treatment plans monitoring of clients progress maintaining documentation per organizations guidelines and discharges.
How can you make a difference in peoples lives
We are seeking a SUD Counselor who is fluent in one or more of BHSDs five threshold languages: Spanish Chinese Vietnamese and Tagalog. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving diverse communities excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver culturally competent services.
In this role youll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges and often with cooccurring conditions. Youll use and grow your skills in compassionate care crisis intervention and deescalation in a supportive and inclusive work environment. Youll have the opportunity to provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure daily census requirements are being met by performing client admissions transfers assessments referrals and discharges daily
- Communicate daily with Clinical Supervisor and Program Manager 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
- Perform ASAM screening and assessment at intake
- Performs vitals sign patient selfmonitoring tasks as needed to ensure clients fall within established safe stabilization guidelines.
- Perform initial screening/assessment recovery and treatment planning/problem list and individual checkin 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 ASAMinformed referral and discharge planning with clients
- Meet weekly for group clinical supervision
- Inputs data into HSIs Electronic Health Record System (EHR) and/or the EHR platform of the County funder
- Witness client selfadministration of medication ensuring accurate record is maintained in the medication tracker and EHR.
- Maintain a basic knowledge of medications used by clients
- 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 postdischarge 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 of perceived household environmental participant and personal needs when appropriate
- Drive program vehicle when necessary
- Confer with staff and other individuals in agency regarding participants
- Perform any other duties as assigned
- Performs withdrawal assessment scoring duties to ensure clients fall within established safe stabilization guidelines
- Responsible for supervising meal preparation and when necessary preparing and serving meals
- Adheres to confidentiality requirements as governed by HIPAA and 42 CFR
What will make you successful in this role
- 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 solutionslooks beyond the obvious and doesnt 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. Conveys information clearly
What else is required
Technical Training or Knowledge
- Registration or Certification with 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 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 cooccurring disorders and disabilities
- Familiar with intakes assessments treatment plans and discharges
- Preferred: Bilingual inSpanish Chinese Vietnamese or Tagalog
Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all fulltime 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
Salary: $2426 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Available for a fulltime position.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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