Residential SUD Counselor

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Department: Managed Services Client - Stepping Stone SD

Location: On-site

Opportunity Type: Managed Services Client

Position Title: Residential SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
Department: Residential Services
Report to: Lead Counselor
Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.50 per hour
Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt, With Weekend Shifts

Position Summary

This is your chance to join a dynamic team of SUD counselors who are keeping some of San Diego's most
vulnerable populations safe and healthy. Stepping Stone of San Diego has been specializing in LGBTQIA+
addiction recovery, mental health and housing programs for 50 years. Our Residential Program houses
31 residents and provides our clients with SUD counseling, peer support, therapy and other wrap-
around services that support them in achieving sobriety.

Our organization values a low resident-to-counselor ratio so you will carry a caseload of just 5-6
residents. In addition, you will help facilitate weekly processing groups, help clients create relapse
prevention plans, and assist them with stabilizing their lives. Please note that this position includes some
weekend shifts.

Stepping Stone of San Diego pays 100% of your Health, Dental, and Vision benefits, offers 15 paid
holidays + vacation and sick days, and robust benefits package that includes EPS, a 403(b) with 5%
match, and company paid life insurance!

Essential Functions

• Manage a caseload of up to 5-6 residents, meeting with them a minimum of once a week
• Facilitate both individual and group SUD counseling sessions in a residential setting weekly
• Conduct SUD assessments for residents
• Document, review, and chart progress of residents and complete required paperwork on time
• Administer daily Med Calls
• Comply with all CalAIMS documentation requirements for ODS-DMC programs.
• Conduct and document resident drug screens
• Transport residents to and from medical appointments, sober support meetings, and life enrichment activities
• Review, approve, and document resident requests for allowable off-site activities
• Report issues that endanger the safety or wellbeing of residents or colleagues to the Program
  Manager
• Attend all internal meetings, and complete all trainings as required in a residential setting
• Oversee and maintain all confidentiality and privacy standards for protected health information and other information and materials in accordance with agency policies and procedures, and applicable regulations and laws according to HIPAA
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, adhering to all DMC standards and agency policies.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program, office and/or the agency

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain active registration through CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP with completion and certification within 5 years of hire
• Assure timely renewal of registration
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (or within 90 days of hire)
• ASAM Training (or within 10 days of hire)
• Cultural competency and understanding working in the social determinants of health impacting
  LGBTQI+ communities
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities within a residential setting
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner according to program expectations
• Ability to meet deadlines with documentation according to state, county, and program
  expectations
• Ability to work flexible hours - days, nights, and weekends as needed for a residential setting
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years' experience serving residents in a human services setting
• Previous experience working in an SUD residential program setting
• Experience with Smartcare and/or other forms of electronic health records
• Experience with Optum - SUDPOH county forms used for SUD documentation
• Written and spoken bilingual fluency in Spanish and English

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirement

• While primarily working indoors, counselors also work with residents outdoors
• Regularly lift 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Holiday, evening, and weekend work may be required
• Transporting residents to and from activities and or appointments

Benefits Package

• Health Premiums company paid, including Acupuncture and Chiropractic
• Dental & Vision company paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
• Generous paid time off - sick & vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Employer Match up to 5%
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Life/AD&D Insurance company paid
• Long Term Disability Insurance company paid