SUD Counselor Detox program

Signing Bonus $2000
Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants : $2,000 (Distributed in 4 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 150 days and $500 after 210 days of employment)

JOB TITLE: SUD Counselor I
LOCATION: San Leandro, CA - Alameda County | Cherry Hill Detox
Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Swing Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) 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. Providing exceptional services to our diverse community. We are proud to support Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) clients in their preferred languages, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all.
We practice our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, and Professionalism to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.

We are seeking a SUD Counselor I who is passionate about serving diverse communities. Bilingual candidates fluent in one or more of BHSD’s threshold languages—Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese—are eligible for an additional incentive.

This position is responsible for collaborating with the Program Manager or Director of Outpatient and Prevention Programs on creating a welcoming atmosphere for incoming clients, monitoring and preparing them for continued treatment in the broader system of care. The position will perform intakes/admissions, treatment plans, monitoring of client’s progress, maintaining documentation per organization’s guidelines, discharges and resources to assist the client in finding appropriate ongoing services as well as overseeing the activities of other staff and provide guidance when needed.

• Perform client admissions, transfers, assessments, referrals, and discharges daily
• Communicate daily with Clinical Supervisor and Program Manager or Director of Outpatient and Prevention Programs to ensure services are being delivered in alignment with department policy
• Maintain a positive, welcoming approach with all incoming and present clients at the Detoxification 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
• Provide daily recovery plan meeting with clients to update Detoxification and referral progress.
• 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…