Registered SUD Counselor (Clinical Technician)

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.