SUD Counselor III - Acceptance Place

JOB SUMMARY

Health RIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible

and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations.

Our mission is to tackle systemic

barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all.

We offer a wide range of services, including

mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services.

Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement

in the criminal justice system.

By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to

overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating

recovery.

Acceptance Place offers residential treatment services designed to serve male individuals identifying as

Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (F/M) with substance use disorders. Our program helps clients address

addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive services, and build a

foundation for lasting recovery. This residential inpatient program runs 24/7 for 90 days. Acceptance Place

offers Individual and group therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and

alcohol counseling, medication support services, and crisis intervention.

The SUD Counselor III is an AOD Certified individual and is an integral part of this interdisciplinary team

that supports our clients through assessment of their needs and strengths in support of their health and

recovery. SUD Counselor III will perform counseling in individual and group setting, deliver curricula in

accordance with program specific requirements and case management, and assist clients in navigating

systems of care while providing a supportive treatment environment. This position assists with

onboarding new staff, mentoring interns/ambassadors.

• Maintain an assigned caseload of up to 25 clients, depending on the facility staffing pattern and business needs, and provide individualized weekly counseling.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions, community meetings, and teach classes on various treatment-related topics to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals.
• Perform crisis intervention and communicate with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise.
• Properly document all group counseling sessions and all individual sessions as needed within 24-72 hours per contract requirements.
• Must meet residential service delivery goal of 60%.
• Proactively link clients to both internal and external resources based on their treatment needs.
• Follow up on the progress or status of clients’ treatment.
• Document client updates and incidents daily.
• Maintain safety and security of the clients in the facility by performing periodic house runs.
• Ensure client medications are securely stored and properly accounted for as needed.
• Monitor and document client administration of medication.
• Assign client duties and sign off upon completion.
• As needed, accompany clients to offsite appointments related to their treatment.
• Collaborate with client and other internal and external resources to develop or maintain problem lists and/or treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes, and appropriate updates in support of their health and recovery.
• Complete discharge paperwork/process and other required agency assessments in a timely manner.
• Support intake process such as preparing rooms and maintaining supplies.
• Perform property and room searches as needed.
• Respond to overdose and other medical emergencies.
• Perform tests for substance use such as urinalysis and breathalyzer.
• Observe clients every 30 minutes and document on observation log, per program requirements.
• Collect, clean, or dispose of biohazard…