ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR I/II **MCR**

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

Pay

Minimum hourly rate: $33.56 (plus CADC differential). Pay rates for Union positions are set in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU Local 521. Each position has six steps (Step 1 through Step 6, with Step 6 requiring 15 years of employment).

• Addictions Counselor I: Step 1 $33.56/hr, Step 6 $37.05/hr
• Addictions Counselor II: Step 1 $37.45/hr, Step 6 $41.34/hr

Shift differentials apply for non-business-hour shifts:

• 6.25% for overnight (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• 4.75% for evening (5:30 PM – 10:59 PM)
• 4.75% for weekend (12:01 AM Saturday – 11:59 PM Sunday)

Benefits

Competitive benefits package for 30–40-hour week positions, including a defined contribution of up to $15,433.08 per year (prorated for part-time) for a cafeteria plan. Unused funds are paid as taxable earnings.

• Retirement: Employer match starting at 4% after one year
• Paid Time Off: Up to 25 vacation days/year, 6 sick days/year, and 12 paid holidays
• Medical: Kaiser ($0 deductible to $3,400 deductible HSA) and Sutter Health ($0 to $2,500 deductible) plans
• Dental: Guardian (1 HMO and 2 PPO options)
• Vision: Guardian VSP (standard and enhanced plans)

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use counseling and case management for a varying caseload, including family involvement, to support recovery, relapse prevention, and community integration.
• Facilitate one-on-one sessions and groups, developing curricula for relapse prevention, coping skills, harm reduction, and independent living.
• Engage clients and families in outpatient programs, including visits to homes, hospitals, jails, shelters, and medical facilities.
• Assist with social integration (housing, employment, education) and coordinate care with medical/mental health professionals.
• Provide linkage to primary care, insurance benefits, and community resources; assist with budgeting, health/safety planning, and crisis intervention.
• Complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, admissions/discharge paperwork, and regulatory forms; ensure timely billing and compliance.
• Perform general office tasks (communications, timecards) and attend staff/program meetings and training.
• Transport clients/supplies using personal or agency vehicles for agency business.
• Provide consultation, back-up support, and on-call coverage (including non-standard hours) as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health/safety regulations and maintain a clean work environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED + 3 years’ experience or Associate’s degree + 2 years’ experience or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree + 1 year’s experience in addictions/substance use services.
• Active/current CADC I, CADC II, or CADC III certification (DHCS-approved).
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Work independently and in teams, with strong verbal/written English communication.
  • Manage multiple tasks, exercise judgment, and remain calm in emergencies.
  • Apply strengths-based, harm-reduction, and social rehabilitation models.
  • Work with diverse populations (e.g., mental illness, criminal justice involvement, homelessness, disabilities).
  • Administer ASAM/DMS assessments and facilitate psychosocial/psychoeducation groups.
  • Use Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DSM criteria for substance-related disorders.
• Knowledge of community resources, DMC-ODS, MHSA, and WRAP (desired).
• Special Requirements:
  • Criminal records clearance (Title XXII compliance).
  • 40+ WPM typing proficiency; basic MS Office/Windows database skills (UNIX familiarity desired).
  • Valid CA Driver License, reliable vehicle, auto insurance, and clean DMV record (Class B license eligibility).
• Physical Requirements:
  • Constant standing, walking, grasping, lifting (up to 40 lbs.), bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching.
  • Occasional telephone/communication, balancing, climbing, and crawling.
  • Ability to assist in emergency evacuations.