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Youth Treatment Therapist Full-Time - Santa Barbara

Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off


CADA (The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse) is seeking a full-time Youth Treatment Therapist for our adolescent substance abuse program in Downtown Santa Barbara.

Clinical Supervision Hours available for Trainees and AMFTs!

We are looking for a Youth Treatment Therapist to join our dynamic team at the Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Treatment Center where we are dedicated to helping adolescents on the road to recovery and health. We are seeking a Therapist with a desire to improve and expand the programming that we offer for youth. The ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for working with this population and be interested in implementing a variety of innovative interventions with our clients and their families.

As a part of the adolescent treatment team, you will gain valuable experience with youth and families and help in CADA’s mission to build a safer and healthier community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in helping profession (Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
  • Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (MFT), LCSW, Registered Associate, or equivalent
  • Minimum one year experience in the field of alcohol/drug counseling and/or therapy (preferably with adolescents)
  • Specific knowledge of individual counseling principles and techniques, substance abuse assessment and case planning, and therapeutic interventions for substance abuse
  • Knowledge of resources for treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation in South Santa Barbara County
  • Ability to communicate professionally in writing and orally
  • Ability to communicate verbally with clients from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds
  • High standard of professional ethics
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural preferred
  • Familiarity with SB County Behavioral Wellness documentation preferred


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide group counseling, individual therapy, and family therapy to assigned clients.
  • Work with clients/families to assess, establish medical necessity, determine appropriate groups/interventions, and create problem list or treatment plan for all clients assigned.
  • Communicate regularly with support persons (parents, probation, family) in support of client’s treatment as allowed


This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 10:00am-6:30pm). This is an in-person position, and a successful candidate would be required onsite in Santa Barbara.

Compensation is dependent of the level of prior experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $22-$25 for Trainees and AMFTS and a rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English).

In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at hr@cadasb.org or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.

Salary : $22 - $25

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