SUD Clinician Trainee/ Clinician (First Step) - Temporary

About the role

This position is a temporary role to support coverage while staff are on leave. The Substance Use Counselor Clinician I supports individuals with addiction and substance abuse, providing therapeutic support and coordinating care with clients, families, and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to clients, including substance use treatment and recovery services.
• Facilitate group and individual substance use treatment and recovery services.
• Implement program goals and objectives to meet contractual requirements and productivity.
• Collaborate with the referring agency or other community agencies to coordinate treatment.
• Collect outcome data as required by the agency and contract.
• Participate in scheduled peer review.
• Prevent and control infection.
• Operate a vehicle for work-related activities.
• Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately.
• Report any client imminent danger to self or to others or gravely disabled immediately.

Requirements

• Clinician Trainee: Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program with major in social work, psychology, behavior analysis, or related field; Master's degree in progress from an accredited graduate program with major in Social Work, Counseling, or related field; LCSW, LMFT, LPCC license eligibility.
• Clinician I: Master's degree from an accredited graduate program with major in Social Work, Counseling, or related field; BBS registration, licenses, credentials or like certifications must be active and valid.
• One year of experience working as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
• Knowledge of current evidenced-based treatment specific to women in recovery.

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Valid California driver’s license required for regular driving duties.

Skills

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Harmonious working relationships.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment and recovery.
• Instructing in group and individual settings.
• Legal and ethical standards adherence.
• Understanding of cultural/ethnic diversity.
• Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate for duties.
• Maintain current Medic First Aid certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, and an employer-paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan for unlimited access to professional consultants.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Professional supervision for state licensure.
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Non-profit student loan forgiveness.
• Salary increases annually.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts for gym memberships, cell phone plans, and other perks.

Pay

$32.49-$52.19/hour.

Schedule

N/A