Registered SUD Counselor (Clinical Technician)
AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC·Costa Mesa, California
AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC·Costa Mesa, California
The Registered SUD Counselor provides direct client care, including support for addiction and mental health disorders, conducting safety checks, managing intakes and discharges, and monitoring medication self-administration. This role also involves facilitating substance use disorder and mental health group sessions and maintaining required documentation in the electronic medical record system.
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.
Take all required notes in the company's electronic medical record system (KIPU).
License/Credentials: RADT, SUDRC, or RAC (required) 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.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
