Bilingual SUD Counselor – Recovery & Co-Occurring Care

North County Lifeline; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

North County Lifeline is seeking a bilingual SUD Counselor for the TrueLife Recovery Program in Vista, CA. The role provides individual and group recovery services, coordinates co-occurring and substance use care, and employs evidence-based practices in a trauma-informed, client-centered framework.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. You will deliver psychoeducational groups, assist with discharge planning, conduct drug testing, and collaborate with Lifeline programs

Qualifications

• Registered or Certified SUD Counselor in CA or eligible within 30 days of hire
• BA in psychology, social work, or human services with 2 years related experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Knowledge of CBT/DBT or Seeking Safety preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Must have good driving record and own vehicle
• Background fingerprinting checks, TB testing, and drug testing required

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary counselor for clients admitted to DMC services
• Provide Educational and Process groups and recovery services
• Assist with discharge and aftercare planning
• Provide crisis management as needed
• Conduct observed, random drug testing
• Provide services at Lifeline's program facility and satellite schools
• Coordinate with other Lifeline programs to promote in-house coordination
• Attend community, agency, and collaborative meetings
• Stay updated on current SUD treatment trends and best practices
• Provide trainings/workshops to staff on current data and trends
• Develop and implement substance use and life-domain curricula and update as needed
• Provide Tobacco Cessation education and nicotine testing
• Facilitate and coordinate prosocial activities
• Participate as part of the TLR Multidisciplinary Team
• Work with LPHAs to ensure medical necessity
• Maintain trauma-informed, client-centered approach
• Complete required paperwork timely
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Crisis management

Trauma-informed care

CBT/DBT knowledge

Professional demeanor

Education

BA in psychology, social work, or human services

Job description

North County Lifeline is seeking a bilingual SUD Counselor for the TrueLife Recovery Program in Vista, CA. The role provides individual and group recovery services, coordinates co-occurring and substance use care, and employs evidence-based practices in a trauma-informed, client-centered framework.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. You will deliver psychoeducational groups, assist with discharge planning, conduct drug testing, and collaborate with Lifeline programs