Substance Use Disorder Counselor

About the role

Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture that offers autonomy in a warm team environment, ongoing growth and training opportunities, and the chance to make a daily difference in the lives of underserved, overlooked, and vulnerable patients.

As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor you will evaluate, treat, and support individuals in recovery, work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive clinical outcomes, prepare individuals for discharge, and coordinate care to ensure continuity of treatment for justice‑involved populations in alignment with Medi‑Cal and CalAIM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct SUD screenings, assessments, and provide individual and group counseling while developing person‑centered treatment plans.
• Focus on engagement, stabilization, relapse prevention, and readiness for continued treatment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support discharge planning with clinical input and documentation.
• Coordinate with external providers and agencies to support continuity of care and post‑release services.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation while providing crisis intervention and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma and certification required; Bachelor’s degree in a health services field preferred.
• Experience: Experience providing SUD counseling required; ability to practice independently preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certification or licensure in addiction counseling (e.g., CATC II/III, SUDCC II/III, CADC II/III, or higher‑level certification).
• Preferred experience: Hands‑on experience with clinical assessments, individualized treatment planning, group/individual counseling, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, and coordination with multidisciplinary care teams; experience working with justice‑involved populations, Medi‑Cal/CalAIM programs, MAT services, co‑occurring behavioral health needs, and community treatment providers.
• Additional skills: Comfort with detailed clinical documentation, treatment recommendations, warm handoffs, and supporting continuity of care following release.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k).
• Work‑life balance support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it.
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and health coaching.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.