Youth Outpatient SUD Counselor , II, or III

Exciting Signing Bonus: $2,000!

We’re thrilled to offer a $2,000 sign‑on bonus for bilingual applicants, paid in four rewarding installments: $500 after just 30 days, $500 at 90 days, $500 at 150 days, and $500 at 210 days of employment.

Youth SUD Counselor I/II or III

Hayward, CA - Alameda County | Project Eden

Full‑time

Horizon Services Inc is a non‑profit organization established in 1974 with the goal of reducing alcohol and other drug related problems of individuals, families, and communities. By practicing our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, and Professionalism, we provide detox, recovery, and sobering programs to support women, men, youth, and LGBTQQI2‑S and Gender Non‑Conforming clients to live a responsible and constructive life.

We are proud to support Behavioral Health Services Department clients in their preferred languages, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all.

Project Eden has provided a wide variety of substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and communities in the Hayward, Livermore, San Leandro, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and Pleasanton areas. The Prevention Program works with at‑risk populations from a variety of backgrounds providing prevention, education, and brief intervention services to students on their school campus.

We are seeking a bilingual Youth SUD Counselor who is fluent in one or more of BHSD’s five threshold languages:
Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving diverse communities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver culturally competent services. The SUD Counselor in youth outpatient treatment provides a combination of individual and group sessions for the clients in the program. The SUD Counselor is responsible for maintaining updated files, notes, and coordination with external partners such as school staff, family members, and other service providers associated with each client.

• Must have SUD Prevention, Education, and Treatment Experience
• Must have worked with youth on a school campus
• Must be familiar with SUD outpatient treatment with youth
• Must be registered, preferred SUD certified
• Associate degree in SUD, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• 3+ years counseling experience in SUD and co‑occurring applying evidenced‑based practices: MI, CBT, Environmental Prevention, Community Organizing, etc.

• Bilingual in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, or Tagalog
• Experience with note‑writing
• Experience leading group and individual prevention and education sessions
• Experience in case management with clients
• Experience counseling harm reduction, diverse cultural sensitivity
• Experience working in a school and community setting

• Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and car insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aid certificates desirable.
• Background Check / drug testing required at time of hire.
• TB Test.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full‑time and part‑time employees over 20 hours per week.

• 100% of medical, dental, Life, and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.

And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour, based on experience, education, language skills and certification status.

Horizon Services, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.