Overnight Sud Counselor - San Diego, United States - The Twelfth Step House of San Diego dba Heartland House

Description

About us
The Twelfth Step House of San Diego dba Heartland House is a small business in San Diego, CA.

We are professional, agile and our goal is to serve men recovering from substance use disorder and related co-occurring conditions.

Our overall goals are to provide a living environment conducive to continued recovery, conduct an educational program that helps the newly recovering alcoholic/addict establish a long-term support system, and generate attitudes that enhance self-sufficiency, self-worth and an ongoing quality of life.

Please find more information on our website,


OVERNIGHT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR | Registered or Certified

Position Overview

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor Overnight shift holds responsibility for the safety and integrity of the residential addiction treatment program, by conducting night rounds, bed checks, and drug testing, and performing direct client services as well as administrative / office tasks.

Line of Supervision

The SUD Counselor reports to and performs counseling duties assigned by the Operations/Program Manager, who reports to the Executive Director.

SUD Counselors Overnight are also supervised by the Clinical / Program Director.


Position Requirements

• SUD registration / certification / or satisfactory progress towards, recognized by State of California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
• Valid driver's license and insurance
• Ability to pass preemployment and ongoing screenings
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite and other necessary software
• Utmost degree of professional confidentiality (PHI)
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently
• Ability to remain awake all night

Preferred

• Familiarity with Drug-MediCal (DMC)
• Experience working with alcohol and drug related issues/addiction
• Experience working with highrisk adult men who may be on parole or probation
• Education in traumatic brain injury, and cooccurring disorders

Position Duties

• Attend to essentials of residential facility functioning
• Remain alert and aware at all times while on duty
• Perform rounds and bed checks as assigned
• Stay current on all requirements for professional certification
• Perform client drug testing
• Oversee client medication protocols
• Provide individual counseling, group facilitation, crisis intervention, prevention, and referrals
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation, both hard copy and computerized
• Enforce rules of the facility and implement consequences when needed
• Stay current on all requirements for professional certification
• Attend clinical and staff meetings, as directed by management
• Maintain client caseload, including intakes, treatment planning, referrals, and discharge planning
• Identify and provide referrals and facilitate warm handoffs as appropriate

Hours and Compensation

• 8 Hour Overnight Shift; 32 hours per week minimum; Schedule TBD
• Full-

Time Benefits:
Vacation and Sick Leave, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance

• Salary: $18$22/Hourly

Pay:
$ $22.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overnight shift

Work setting:

• Community health center
• Inpatient
• Inperson
• Office

Experience:

• SUD Counselor: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA SUD/AOD Certification (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92105: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
In person