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Substance Use Disorder Counselor I - Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Date Posted: Feb 25, 2026

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Overview:
Compensation We Offer
  • The initial compensation for this position ranges from $21.00 - $25.83 per hour; depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations.
  • 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions**
Benefits We Offer
  • Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE
  • We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits Page HERE.
  • 401K Employer Match up to 4%
  • Competitive Time Off Plans
Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status
 

**Must meet eligibility requirements
 

Under direction of the Program Director or Team Supervisor, implements specific integrated substance abuse services, provides individual and group service; implements treatment plans and monitors the needs of clients with substance use disorders.
Responsibilities:
  • Performs substance abuse screens, intakes and clinical assessments.
  • Performs person-centered treatment planning for persons with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders, including initial, on-going, continuity of care, discharge, and planning for relapse prevention.
  • Assists in admitting and releasing all clients into or from the treatment setting, including gathering all pertinent information regarding previous admissions, psychological conditions and physical conditions.
  • Performs counseling, trauma informed care, and psycho-education with individuals, families, and groups.
  • Provides client, family and community education on substance use and co-occurring disorders.
  • Works with clients regarding abusive behavior and advises clients regarding their responsibilities under law for various behaviors.
  • Provides clients with information and referrals to available programs for more appropriate treatment, recovery support, aftercare and other supportive services as appropriate.
  • Assists or refers clients for assistance in applying for programs.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework for Substance Use
  • Disorders, and ability to perform activities included in the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) strategies.
  • Documents and maintains sufficient records of client activity to ensure consistency with existing policies and procedures and to inform staff of client’s progress.
  • Participates in case conferencing by providing pertinent information to a multidisciplinary team, including mental health staff and case managers.
  • Works on a multicultural team sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
  • Completes billing expectations per Agency requirements and provides services consistent with program needs.
  • Conducts random and routine drug and alcohol tests.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.
  • Interacts with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable.
  • Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
  • Models Pacific Clinics’ approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
  • Performs professional and ethical responsibilities.
  • Communicates effectively in a competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • California State Registered Substance Use Disorder Counselor, or equivalent.


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