SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS, INC
Job Description
Title: SUD Counselor/LPHA Division: HOPICS
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Full time Supervisor: DMC Program Manager
Pay Range or Rate: $34.00-$40.00 per hour Revised: 07.14.2026
Summary:
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor/Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA): Under the direction of the Drug Medi-Cal Program Supervisor the SUD Counselor/LPHA will provide individual and group services to the DMC Program clients. SUD Counselor/LPHA will provide counseling services, intakes/assessments, treatment planning, recovery planning, for clients with Substance Use Disorder
Essential Functions:
SUD Counselor/LPHA will provide:
Will provide group and individual SUD counseling services.
Will provide case management services.
Will facilitate collaboration with SUD clients to develop, complete all necessary documents for treatment planning, and implement treatment planning.
Will facilitate collaboration with SUD clients to develop and implement recovery plans.
Will complete progress notes daily (within 24 hours of service provision) to document all activities for each Drug Medi-Cal client’s case.
Will meet required agency policy expectations and if is not meeting required standard, corrective action will be implemented
Will be able to document effectively in accordance with established standards of care on a daily basis.
Will maintain boundaries, adhere to SSG's Code of Ethics, HOPICS' Core Values, and represent the agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events.
Maintain files/records on client services in compliance with HIPAA & CFR42 and other funding requirements for auditing purposes.
Participate in weekly supervision (group/individual).
Incumbents may be responsible for coordinating transportation and transporting clients. Incumbents must be able to work with homeless consumers.
Incumbent must display the ability to work effectively with adults with co-occurring substance use, history of abuse, as well as mental /physical/developmental disabilities.
Will participate in all required meetings, training, collaborations, and Behavioral Health Team meetings within the program and be prepared to discuss, educate, present or evaluate the nature and progress of presenting issues.
Will attend other meetings, training sessions, and seminars as needed to effectively perform duties affiliated with this position.
Overtime, holiday, or weekend work may be required as assigned.
Will input client data into the designation EHR/PCNX system within agency policy time.
Will administer toxicology/drug tests to Drug Medi-Cal clients while following drug testing protocols and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by their immediate DMC Program Supervisor, Senior Manager, Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services and/or Division Director
Provide support to administrative and data-related information technology department functions.
Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge. Skills and Abilities Required
Must be a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor and/or hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with current registration with the BBS.
Must have a minimum of three years’ job-related experience working in the substance use field/and or mental health.
Knowledge of DSM-V
Knowledge: Addiction and mental health disorders and effects/symptoms of drug/alcohol use.
Knowledge of 12 step programs
Ability to manage group settings
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Experienced on Microsoft Word and Excel
Annual TB test clearance
Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
If in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol free is MANDATORY.
Ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
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