Substance Use Counselor- CADC, SUDCC, or CATC

Overview

Our Team
Riverside Treatment Center, a Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) located in Riverside, CA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Position: Substance Use Counselor

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients as appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

• HS graduate or equivalent required; prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field; degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities).
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, MI) and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience including clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates per state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
• AOD Certification is required (CADC, SUDCC, CATC, or higher) and must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP).

• AOD Registration is required.
• AOD Certification is preferred.
• Registration/Certification must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP).

Full Time

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth within the industry

Role

Location:

California
Calculated Salary Range for role: $26.27 - $31.82 per hour

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.