SUD - Recovery Support Counselor at LifeLong Medical Care

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SUD Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Communication, Empathy, Teamwork, Problem Solving, CPR Certification, Driving, Organizational Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Group Facilitation, Service Planning, Medication Administration, Random Urinalysis Testing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Supporting Community Healthcare is a rewarding role. LifeLong Medical Care is looking for a SUD - Recovery Support Counselor for our East Bay Community Recovery Project (EBCRP), Project Pride in Oakland. The Recovery Support Counselor provides SUD counseling, support services, and case management to residents of the Project Pride residential program for women and children. Professional conduct and professional code of ethics are required to ensure clients confidentiality. This is a full time, benefit eligible position, working 40 hours/week. This position is represented by SEIU-UHW. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of SEIU-UHW, as defined in the CBA. LifeLong Medical Care is a multi-site, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a rich history of providing innovative healthcare and social services to a wonderfully diverse patient community. Our patient-centered health home is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have over 15 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including psychosocial, referrals, chronic disease management, dental, health education, home visits, and much, much more. Benefits Compensation: $27 - $28/hour. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous leave benefits including ten paid holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) retirement savings plan. Responsibilities Provide individual and group substance use counseling Conduct a variety of groups such as, but not limited to healthy living, relapse prevention, etc., with the use of approved curriculums Provide crisis intervention and crisis management services as needed Develop comprehensive service plans and help coordinate services for/with resident within the program and outside referrals services Maintain accurate and timely documentation of residents’ participation, progress, and individual and group service objectives and outcomes in accordance with County and program guidelines using the county’s electronic health record Ensure that all clients’ service plans address identified needs and are current Communicate with integrated care team members about the program/clients and problems or concerns through conversations and via the electronic staff shift change document Facilitate, observe, and document resident administering their own or their child’s medication as prescribed by their physicians per agency policies and procedures. Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and case conferences Transport residents via agency vehicle, when needed Ensure program structure is followed Participate in maintaining a healthy milieu for residents Facilitate residents’ completion of tasks and assist, as needed Perform weekly random urinalysis testing of all residents Secure facility and monitor building access, as needed Contact appropriate program staff in case of emergency, as well as law enforcement, fire, and medical response, if needed Other duties as assigned Qualifications Certified or Registered SUD Counselor with one the accredited certifying organizations in California (CCAPP - California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals), CADTP – California Association of DUI Treatment Programs, or ACCBC – Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California) or AMFT/ASW Status BA in psychology, social work counseling or a related field a plus, or commensurate work experience Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with SUD and/or co-occurring disorders Ability to relate to clients in a warm and empathetic manner Demonstrates ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds including individuals with mental illness and substance use related issues, those experiencing homelessness, and individuals with a criminal justice background Demonstrates ability and sensitivity in working with various people from low-income populations with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic, and cultural origins. Well-organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal, written, and computer skills Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team Maintain a problem solving, solution oriented attitude to all aspects of work Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid certificate required Qualified to drive agency vehicle with a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

The Recovery Support Counselor provides individual and group substance use counseling, crisis intervention, and develops comprehensive service plans for residents. They also maintain documentation and communicate with the integrated care team about client progress and needs.