Mission Edge
PRM Residential SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
Mission Edge, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
PRN Residential SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
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
Position Summary
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.
Essential Functions
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
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience working with SUD clients
Previous experience working in an SUD residential program setting
Experience with SmartCare 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
Environmental Factors And Conditions/Physical Requirements
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
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Sales and Management
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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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
Position Summary
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.
Essential Functions
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
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience working with SUD clients
Previous experience working in an SUD residential program setting
Experience with SmartCare 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
Environmental Factors And Conditions/Physical Requirements
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
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Sales and Management
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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