Registered SUD Counselor (Clinical Technician) at AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC

Costa Mesa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Client Care, Crisis Intervention, Safety Checks, Intakes, Discharges, Medication Observation, Group Facilitation, Documentation, Electronic Medical Record, Compassion, Professional Ethics, Accountability, Reliability

Industry

Health;Wellness & Fitness

Description

Description Position: Registered SUD Counselor (Clinical Technician) Type: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation: $21-23 hourly Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental) PTO (Vacation, Sick) Equity Shares (ESOP) Available Shifts: AM (6:30am - 3:00pm) PM (2:30pm - 11:00pm) NOC (10:30pm - 7:00am) Key Responsibilities: Direct Client Care: Support patients struggling with addiction and mental health disorders through daily activities and programming, appointments, and crisis intervention. Safety Checks: Conduct regular physical checks on all patients within care (a.k.a. “rounds”). Intakes & Discharges: Play a leading role in patient intakes and discharges from the treatment facility, ensuring all clients feel comfortable and welcome. Medication Observation: Monitor and document client self-administration of medications in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures. Group Facilitation: Participate in and facilitate substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health group sessions. Documentation: Take all required notes in the company's electronic medical record system (KIPU). Requirements Qualifications: License/Credentials: RADT, SUDRC, or RAC (required); candidates who are willing to get their RADT/SUDRC/RAC (9-hour online course) are encouraged to apply Education: High School Diploma / GED or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred); Students at Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) schools are highly encouraged to apply. Experience: 1+ years of behavioral healthcare experience (preferred) Additional: Valid CA Driver's License (required) Current Health Screen / Physical (required) TB Test Clearance (required) Important Qualities: Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions Strong professional ethics, boundaries, and integrity Positive attitude and emotional composure Values of ownership, accountability, and reliability Company Description: Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.

Responsibilities

The Registered SUD Counselor provides direct client care, including support for addiction and mental health disorders, conducting safety checks, managing intakes and discharges, and monitoring medication self-administration. This role also involves facilitating substance use disorder and mental health group sessions and maintaining required documentation in the electronic medical record system.