Bilingual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor

Empower someone's new beginning. 

Join our Los Angeles team as our first ever bilingual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor, providing substance use treatment, recovery support, case management, behavioral health services, and care coordination for individuals experiencing addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and housing instability.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $30.96 - $32.58 DOE, non-exempt

• Hybrid remote flexibility
• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

HYBRID REMOTE & LOCATION

• 1200 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
• Each week, you'll work in office, in the community and remotely from home, always staying committed to prioritizing client needs.

ABOUT AMANECER
Amanecer aims to remove the barriers that have historically kept underserved and marginalized populations from seeking and receiving vital mental health care services. We empower underserved kids, adults, and domestic abuse victims to overcome barriers and significant life challenges through culturally competent, comprehensive mental health, psychiatric, and case management services. 

In Spanish, Amanecer roughly translates to “New Beginning”. We use that phrase to describe the meaningful differences our clients see in their lives after treatment. Since 1975, with help from the county, foundations, and donors, we have provided hundreds of thousands of New Beginnings. 

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT SUD COUNSELOR?

• Your certification as Certified or Registered Substance Abuse Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, or Addiction Counselor through a California DHCS-approved certifying agency such as CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP.
• Your deep commitment to trauma-informed care principles, demonstrating a culturally inclusive, strengths-based, non-judgmental approach.
• Your demonstrated skills in recovery-oriented behavorial health services, substance use counseling and case management, including populations experiencing – or at-risk of – homelessness, justice-involvement, foster care or institutionalization.
• Your adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive mindset that enables you to navigate evolving priorities driven by contractual and program requirements.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
As the Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUD Counselor), you will provide integrated behavioral health services to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and co-occurring addiction and Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD). You will get to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver client-centered, coordinated care, including case management, care coordination, recovery support, and navigation services. To be successful in this role, you will bring a community-based approach, providing telehealth and in-person services to meet clients where they are – in the community, office, and/or home.

• Client Services & Direct Care: Provide comprehensive addiction treatment support, substance use counseling, assessments, case management, recovery planning, crisis intervention, harm-reduction education, and community resource navigation for individuals and families across the continuum of care.
• Care Coordination & Collaboration: Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, treatment providers, community partners, and public systems to connect clients with addiction recovery, behavioral health, housing, medical, and supportive services.
• Compliance, Ethics & Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation while ensuring compliance with agency policies, HIPAA regulations, ethical standards, credentialing requirements, and applicable funding and regulatory requirements.
• Professional Development: Participate in required meetings, supervision, training, and continuing education to maintain certifications and stay current with evidence-based SUD treatment practices.
• Additional Support: Provide bilingual support and translation services when applicable and perform other duties as assigned to support program, department, and agency operations. Assist with client transportation related to services, referrals, or approved program activities, when required.

COMPETENCIES

• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Collaboration and teamwork in cross-functional settings.
• Professionalism, ethics, and reliability.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn, able to pivot as priorities and program dynamics evolve.
• Client service and community-centered mindset.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with proven ability to follow up and meet deadlines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Background:

• Must be a Certified or Registered Substance Abuse Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, or Addiction Counselor through a California DHCS-approved certifying agency such as CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP.
• Bachelors degree in social work, public health or related field with 1 year experience working with serious mental illness and substance use in a community mental and/or behavioral health setting
  • OR High School Diploma/GED or Associates with 2 years’ experience working with serious mental illness and substance use in a community mental and/or behavioral health setting.
• Experience providing case management services and conducting individual and group sessions in a community mental health setting.
• This position requires driving on behalf of the company. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license, meet the company's motor vehicle record (MVR) standards, meet the company's insurance eligibility, and comply with all state and federal driving requirements. Ongoing employment is contingent upon maintaining an acceptable driving record.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) required. Those assigned to provide services in Spanish and English must be able to speak, read, write, and understand both languages at a professional level to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking clients and community partners
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, especially Microsoft teams).

The choice is now. The impact is forever. Join La Causa today!

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting  https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.