SUD Counselor

Position

SUD Counselor – Mental Health Systems

Base pay range: $25.00/hr – $26.00/hr

Assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, care coordination, training, substance use disorder recovery skills and education, and relapse prevention.

• Interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant recovery‑related services.
• Conduct intake assessments, including ASAM assessments, level of care assessments, and diagnostic determinations; develop treatment plans and evaluate progress.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as required contractually and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Conduct chart and treatment plan reviews to ensure compliance with agency, federal, state, and local government standards, monitor client progress and changing needs throughout treatment.
• Support and encourage patients’ family‑significant others to participate in stabilization and program services, offering referrals as needed.
• Facilitate placement including pre‑placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

• SUD certification from a recognized board or active pursuit of alcohol and drug certification.
• Valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Preferred experience providing substance use disorder services.
• Required cultural competency understanding.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Possible physical demands include seeing, hearing, speaking, stooping/bending, working in cramped spaces, moving around facility, moving between offices/clients, driving, lifting/carrying heavy items, pushing/pulling/dragging items, standing or sitting for long periods. Accommodations may be provided for qualified disabilities.

Mental Health Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide opportunities regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, or sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions).

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Mental Health Care