Position Title: Residential SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor

Department: Residential Services

Report to: Lead Counselor

Salary Range: $24.00 – 28.50 per hour

Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Stepping Stone of San Diego is a non-profit that specializes in the LGBTQ+ addiction recovery, mental health and housing programs. Our Residential Program is an in-patient recovery program with 31 beds, and a team of counselors, peer support, mental health and wrap-around services.

SUD Counselors interact with our residents on a day-to-day basis providing both individual and group counseling, as well as engaging in rehabilitation activities. In this position you’ll work alongside other SUD Counselors and have access to our Lead Counselors for guidance and support. You will be expected to support residents through quality SUD counseling, as well as the completion of all required documentation.

Essential Functions

• Manage a caseload of up to 5-6 residents, meeting with them a minimum of once a week • Facilitate both individual and group SUD counseling sessions in a residential setting weekly • Conduct SUD assessments for residents, including the regular completion of residential problem lists (formerly known as treatment plans)

• Document, review, and chart progress of residents and complete required paperwork on time • Administer daily Med Calls

• Help resolve interpersonal issues between and among residents

• Comply with all CalAIMS documentation requirements for ODS-DMC programs. • Conduct and document resident drug screens

• Transport residents to and from medical appointments, sober support meetings, and life enrichment activities

• Review, approve, and document resident requests for allowable off-site activities • Report issues that endanger the safety or wellbeing of residents or colleagues to the Director Of Programs