SUD​/HIV Counselor

The SUD/HIV Counselor specializes in providing counseling services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, with a comprehensive understanding of LGBTQ issues. This role involves coordinating supportive services, making referrals, conducting intakes, screenings, assessments, and individual counseling sessions, and maintaining client files.

Full Time
· Non-Exempt Registered ($25 - $30 / hour) or Certified ($29 - $34 / hour) Stepping Stone of San Diego

• Provide SUD counseling tailored to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, incorporating an understanding of LGBTQ issues.
• Conduct intake, screening, and assessments to develop and track progress on treatment plans. Facilitate group sessions as assigned and needed, modifying treatment plans based on client status changes.
• Facilitate group sessions as assigned and needed, modifying treatment plans based on client status changes.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with the mental health team and plan follow-up or aftercare programs.
• Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients discharged from treatment programs.
• Perform data entry into county database systems, attend staff meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Conduct drug testing as required and maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all client conversations and referrals.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations, and referrals.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program, office and/or the agency (outreach/tabling events, etc.)

• Maintain active registration through CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP with completion, and complete certification within 5 years of hire.
• Assure timely renewal of registration/certification.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related skills.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (or within 90 days of hire).
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Cultural competency and understanding working in the social determinants of health impacting LGBTQI+ communities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner according to program expectations.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

• 1 to 2 years’ experience serving clients in a human services setting.
• Previous experience working in an AOD outpatient/residential program setting.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Written and spoken bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
• Completion of AOD credentialing education requirements.

• Stepping Stone is proud to offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees, representing the potential addition of $10,000, on average, per full-time employee above base pay, including but not limited to:
• 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

While counselors primarily work indoors, the role also involves interacting with clients outdoors and transporting residents to and from activities or appointments. The position requires some physical capabilities, including the ability to regularly lift 15 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Additionally, candidates must have flexible availability, as holiday, evening, and weekend shifts may be required.

Across the package, full-time staff receive an estimated $10,000+ in annual value above base pay.

• Company-paid health premiums — including acupuncture and chiropractic
• Company-paid dental and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%
• Generous paid time off — sick and vacation
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program