PRN Residential SUD; Substance Use Disorder Counselor

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Department: Managed Services Client - Stepping Stone SD

Location: San Diego

Opportunity Type: Managed Services Client

Position Title: PRN Residential SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor

Department: Residential Services

Report to: Lead Counselor

Salary Range: $25.00 to $28.50 per hour, based on registration/certification level

Type: PRN (As Needed)

This positioned requires ACTIVE credentials

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.

As a PRN Residential SUD Counselor, you will provide support to our full‑time counseling team and assist with group counseling, documentation, resident interactions, data entry, and other day‑to‑day program needs. This is a non‑caseload position, designed to help maintain continuity of services during staff absences, high census periods, and agency needs.

• Support the facilitation of SUD groups and programming during daytime shifts
• Document group activities, progress notes, and other required logs according to program and funding guidelines
• Assist with administering daily Med Calls
• Conduct and document resident drug screens
• Complete tasks assigned by the Lead Counselor or Program Manager
• Help resolve interpersonal issues between residents when appropriate
• Support residents in following residential rules and routines
• Attend required trainings and meetings when scheduled
• Uphold confidentiality and privacy standards in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR, and agency policies
• Maintain a trauma‑informed and culturally competent approach when working with residents
• Support transportation of clients to off‑site meetings and/or events
• Perform other assigned duties as needed

• Registered or Certified SUD counselor in the state of California
• Cultural competency and familiarity of the LGBTQIA+ community
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, for client interaction and record keeping
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities within a residential setting
• Compliance with all agency and contract requirements related to trainings, public health, certifications, and reporting
• Ability to pass all pre‑employment screening, including references, education verification, a criminal background check with at least one year of clear of probation or parole, a drug test, and a negative TB test.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• One year of experience working with SUD clients
• Previous experience working in an SUD residential program setting
• Experience with Smart Care 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

• 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 in company vehicles