Substance Use Disorder Counselor

City: San Diego
State: CA
Companyid: 108641582

Seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) to provide screening, brief interventions, individual and group therapy, and coordinate patient referrals. Responsibilities include accurate documentation, developing community resource contacts, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. The role involves direct counseling, crisis intervention, education, and assessment to support recovery for diverse patient populations. Leadership and staff training on chemical dependency issues are also key duties.

  • Requires Registered Intern status or certification from a California SUD Services agency, a high school diploma or GED, and CPR/BLS certification.
  • Minimum one year counseling experience; two years preferred, especially with populations such as those with mental illness or HIV.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish may be required based on location.
  • Must have a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet driving record criteria.
  • Offers full-time employment with a competitive salary ($27.50 – $33.50/hour), comprehensive benefits including retirement, health insurance, paid time off, wellness programs, and employee discounts. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to community health and culturally competent care.

    Apply for this position

    Maximum allowed file size is 2 MB. Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx