AOD Counselor I/II — Compassionate Recovery Guidance

Father Joe's Villages; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Father Joe's Villages is seeking AOD Counselor I or II to deliver intake interviews, assessments, and both individual and group counseling for clients in detox and early recovery. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and update individualized treatment plans and support ongoing recovery efforts.

The role requires an associates degree or equivalent, California driver’s license, CPR, and active progress toward state registration.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, completion of substance use disorder counselor education requirements, or an equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience.
• Current registration with CADTP, CAADE, or CCAPP, or eligibility with active progress toward registration and certification requirements.
• CPR certification, or ability to obtain within the required timeframe upon hire.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake interviews and clinical assessments to understand substance use history, psychological needs, treatment goals, and barriers to recovery.
• Provide individual counseling and facilitate psychoeducational, therapeutic, and recovery-focused group sessions to support stabilization, coping skills, and recovery readiness.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor client progress, identify changes in treatment needs, and adjust counseling approaches and interventions as appropriate.
• Respond to client distress, withdrawal-related challenges, and behavioral health crises using trauma-informed intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Coordinate with nursing, behavioral health, case management, and community providers to support integrated care and continuity of services.
• Transport clients to medical appointments, treatment providers, and other approved locations as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Group facilitation

De-escalation techniques

Individual counseling

Education

Associates degree / SUD counselor education requirements

Tools

CADTP / CAADE / CCAPP registration

Job description

Father Joe's Villages is seeking AOD Counselor I or II to deliver intake interviews, assessments, and both individual and group counseling for clients in detox and early recovery. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and update individualized treatment plans and support ongoing recovery efforts.

The role requires an associates degree or equivalent, California driver’s license, CPR, and active progress toward state registration.