Overnight Counselor/Full time

Join Buckelew and you will play a pivotal role in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Buckelew Programs is the largest provider of behavioral healthcare services in the North Bay for those who would otherwise not have access. Our mission is to promote recovery, resilience and hope by providing behavioral health and support services that enhance quality of life.
We are hiring a new Detox Counselor I for the Helen Vine Recovery Center (HVRC), an innovative adult detox and substance use treatment program. Performs other duties including maintaining logs, monitoring medication, and performing crisis intervention when needed. This is a full-time, overnight position.
Perform assessments, intakes, discharges, charting and monitoring of clients.
Make appropriate referrals and attend to personal needs of clients.
Manage drop-in emergencies, evaluate and determine the need to call 911 when necessary.
Attend supervision meetings with the Program Director.
Participate in staff training and all staff meetings.
Maintain structure of the facility and understand the mission of the program and always work towards it.
Take inventory of facility needs and/or maintenance problems.
Education & Experience: Minimum of a High School Diploma required. Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or currently in the process of obtaining the Certification through the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) or the California Consortium of Additional Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) or other training approved by the State Department of Alcohol/Drug Programs. Computer literate. First Aid/CPR training/certification also preferable. Flexible schedule required.
Capable of the following extended activities: walking, driving, writing, standing, hearing and sitting. Special Note: Employees in this position are required to register and participate in the process of obtaining Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (or maintain certification if already certified) through the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) or the California Consortium of Additional Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) or other training approved by the State Department of Alcohol/Drug Programs. Loss of certification/registration, or failure to become certified within five years of registration, will result in loss of qualifications for continued employment in this position.
Medical, dental, vision and life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, FSAs, retirement savings plan with company match, paid meal breaks and generous paid time off policy.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes equality, and fosters inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.