Recovery Support Counselor - Adult Reentry Program

Overview

LifeLong Medical Care is looking for a Recovery Support Counselor (RSC) for our Adult Reentry Program (ARP) in Oakland. This position provides substance use disorder/co-occurring disorder (SUD/COD) assessments and counseling services, transition planning, comprehensive case management, and recovery support services to sentenced adults in the criminal justice system with an SUD and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder, who are returning to their families and community following a period of incarceration

This is a grant funded, full time, 40 hours/week, benefit eligible position. 

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of SEIU-UHW, as defined in the CBA.

LifeLong Medical Care is a large, multi-site, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a rich history of providing innovative healthcare and social services to a wonderfully diverse patient community. Our patient-centered health home is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have over 15 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including psychosocial, referrals, chronic disease management, dental, health education, home visits, and much, much more. LifeLong Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition.

Benefits

Compensation: $27 - $29/hour. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous leave benefits including ten paid holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) retirement savings plan.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Provides screening and assessments for SUD/COD to individuals within the Santa Rita Jail and at other locations in the community
• Provides SUD/COD counseling to individuals and groups
• Provides on-going support and case management services to clients including transition planning, referral to primary care (including HIV, viral Hepatitis (A, B and C) and other infectious diseases), mental health counseling, benefits counseling, food assistance, housing, and referrals for additional SUD/COD treatment, such as Medication Assisted Treatment and residential programs
• Develops comprehensive service plans and helps coordinate services for/with client and outside referrals services including accessing public benefits and health insurance
• Communicates with integrated care team members about the program/clients and problems or concerns, including probation officers
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within EPIC (LifeLong’s electronic health record) including treatment/service/care plans, progress notes, attendance logs, and discharge planning
• Participate in all required case conferences, clinical supervision, team meetings, outside meetings and trainings as required - in person or virtual

Qualifications

• Must be certified or registered as an SUD Counselor
• At least two years’ experience providing SUD counseling and assessments
• Must pass clearance for Santa Rita Jail
• Experience working with individuals with involvement in the criminal justice system
• Lived experience is highly desirable
• Ability to coordinate, develop, and maintain strong relationships with staff, other providers (including those within Santa Rita jail and Alameda County Probation), and community organizations.
• Effectively work in a diverse work environment serving a multi-cultural community, work collaboratively with attorneys, case managers, and probation and jail staff
• Demonstrates ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds including individuals with mental illness and substance use related issues, those experiencing homelessness, and individuals with a criminal justice background.
• Demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working with a variety of people from low-income populations, with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic and cultural origins
• Maintain professional code of conduct and confidentiality
• Maintain a problem solving, solution-oriented attitude in all aspects of work
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills, and ability to be flexible and adaptive to change
• Proficient computer skills including using email, Microsoft Word, and the internet. Experience with an Electronic Health Record is helpful.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel between sites in a timely manner, e.g. to Santa Rita Jail.