SUD Counselor (On-Call) - WRA

JOB SUMMARY

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.

The WRA residential services are provided in a social model treatment milieu, which consists of the treatment community, the larger 12 step community, and other recovery support groups. It is peer-based and guided by the belief that recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. Our peer mentorship program allows new clients to be welcomed into the WRA community in a supportive and meaningful way.

The On-Call SUD Counselor I is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team that supports our clients through the assessment of their needs and strengths in support of their health and recovery. On-Call SUD Counselor I will perform counseling in individual and group setting, deliver curricula in accordance with program-specific requirements and case management, and assist clients in navigating systems of care while providing a supportive treatment environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual counseling sessions to clients on an as-needed basis, in alignment with existing treatment plans and program requirements.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions and community meetings as scheduled or in place of absent staff.
• Support client engagement by linking them to internal and external resources based on identified treatment needs.
• Deliver educational classes and structured programming on treatment-related topics to support client recovery goals.
• Collaborate with treatment team members to review, update, and maintain treatment and transition plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation, as appropriate.
• Perform crisis intervention and communicate critical updates to the treatment team to support client stability.
• Monitor and document client progress during coverage periods and ensure thorough handoff to regular staff.
• Assist in the monitoring and documentation of client medication administration when applicable.
• Ensure secure handling and proper documentation of medications while on duty.
• Accompany clients to offsite appointments when required and authorized.
• Assign client duties and sign off upon completion, ensuring clients stay engaged in their treatment process.
• Motivate clients to fulfill their weekly obligations and stay on track with their treatment goals.
• Support the intake process, ensuring all required documentation and supplies are maintained for smooth operation.
• Collect, clean, and dispose of biohazard waste in accordance with program policies.

• Disinfect and clean client rooms, common areas, and program spaces to ensure a safe, sanitary environment.
• Work on weekends and holidays as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

And Other Duties as Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education, Certification, Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in health and human services, social work, psychology, or other related field preferred.
• Must be registered as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor or as an SUD Counselor with CA approved certifying agency (CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE).Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Experience

• Experience as substance abuse or behavioral disorder counselor or recovery specialist in community mental health preferred.
• Experience carrying a caseload preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an 8-hr workday, employee is required to perform work:

Sitting

2

Hrs

Standing

2

Hrs

Walking

4

Hrs

Driving

Occasionally

In an average month, employee must travel out of town

☐ Often (>2x)

☐ Sometimes (<2x)

☒ Never

In an 8-hr workday, employee must:

Not at all

Occasionally

(1/4-2½ hrs.)

Frequently

(2½-5½ hrs.)

Continuously

(5½-8 hrs.)

Bend/stoop

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Climb

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Reach above shoulder level

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Kneel

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Balance

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Push/pull

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Squat

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Crawl

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Crouch

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Lift*

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Carry**

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*     Usual number

       Maximum number

5

20

lbs

lbs

**   Usual number

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5

20

lbs

lbs

Job requires:

Working at heights

☐ Yes

☒ No

Explain

Operating heavy machinery

☐ Yes

☒ No

What type

Operating desk machines

☒ Yes

☐ No

What type

Computer, fax, printer, phone

Precise manual dexterity

☒ Yes

☐ No

Explain

Ability to precisely and accurately transmit written data, input data

Exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity

☐ Yes

☒ No

Explain

Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals

☐ Yes

☒ No

Explain