Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Job Title: Counselor

Job Description

The SUD Counselor provides counseling and treatment within their scope of practice to patients facing addiction challenges. The counselor is responsible for compiling discharge and referral summaries and maintaining comprehensive client case files. We support our counselors by offering monthly continuing education credits (CEUs) and reimbursement for certification fees.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and treatment services to patients with substance use challenges.
• Assume responsibility for an assigned caseload of patients, maintaining accurate records of their intake, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, billing, and discharge.
• Provide training and support to registered counselors.
• Adhere to infection control procedures, including standard precautions such as temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking, and social distancing.
• Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Valid CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE certification.
• Completion of 315 hours of approved, AOD-specific education.
• 160 hours of supervised work experience (field practicum).
• 2080 hours of work experience.
• Passing score on the IC&RC Written Exam, CATC exam, or equivalent California-approved test.
• Experience in counseling people with substance abuse challenges using evidence-based practices.
• Excellent customer service skills, including active listening, problem solving, and the ability to remain calm in emotional or stressful situations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the local treatment community and referrals preferred.
• If in recovery, at least two years of sobriety is preferred.

Work Environment

The position has multiple schedules. We offer medical, dental, and vacation benefits. There is an opportunity for career advancement, as demonstrated by MAs who transitioned to supervisory roles in 2019 and 2020.

This is a Permanent position based out of Sacramento, CA.

The pay range for this position is $56000.00 - $56000.00/yr.

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This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

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Salary : $56,000