Substance Use Counselor

7 days ago


Hayward, California, United States HORIZON SERVICES, INC. Full time

HORIZON SERVICES, INC. is a leading provider of substance use treatment services, dedicated to delivering compassionate care and support to individuals and families affected by addiction. We are seeking a skilled Substance Use Counselor to join our team at our Mens Residential Program.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing evidence-based therapeutic services to clients, including individual and group counseling sessions, as well as case management and coordination of care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and contribute to the growth and development of our organization.

About the Salary

The salary for this position is $25.00-$30.64 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part-time employees over 20 hours per week, including 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, and training and CEU opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

The Substance Use Counselor will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Perform 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 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
  • 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 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
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, the candidate will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:

  • Registration with either Substance Use state certifying body in California (CAADE/CCAPP/CADTP)
  • Demonstrated experience working with high and at-risk population
  • Valid California driver's license with a good driving record and car insurance
  • Current CPR/First Aid certificate desirable
  • Background check and drug testing required at time of hire
  • TB test annually
  • Current flu vaccine/flu shot
  • The California Department of Public Health has required that all staff in healthcare organization receive the COVID 19 vaccination and booster up to date
About HORIZON SERVICES, INC.

HORIZON SERVICES, INC. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HORIZON SERVICES, INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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