Substance Use Disorder Counselor

CENTER POINT, INC.; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

17 days PTO/Sick leave

401K with matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Center Point, Inc. seeks a compassionate Certified AOD Counselor to serve adults on parole at the Contra Costa County Day Reporting Center in San Pablo, CA.

The role delivers individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and recovery-oriented services aligned with CDCR DRP expectations. Under supervision, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate documentation, and support participants in achieving treatment goals while reducing recidivism.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience providing counseling to justice-involved populations in a SUD treatment setting.
• Current Certified AOD Counselor certification through a California DHCS approved certifying organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group SUD counseling sessions for adults on parole.
• Conduct assessments, intake interviews, and treatment planning activities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and support participants in achieving goals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Center Point is seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to serve as a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor for our new Contra Costa County Day Reporting Center (DRC) in San Pablo, CA. This innovative program is anticipated to launch around July 1, 2026, under contract with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP), and will provide services to adults on parole.

We are beginning the recruitment process now in anticipation of hiring for this position on or after July 1, 2026.

About the Position:

• The Certified AOD Counselor is responsible for providing substance use disorder (SUD) counseling and rehabilitative services to participants within a CDCR Day Reporting Center serving the Adult Parole population. Services are delivered through individual counseling, group facilitation, case conferencing, treatment planning, and participant engagement activities designed to support recovery, behavioral change, and successful community reintegration.

• Under the direction of program leadership, the Certified AOD Counselor works collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff to provide evidence-based substance use disorder services aligned with CDCR DRP contract requirements and best practices in behavioral health treatment.

As this is a new program launch, AOD Counselors will play an important role in helping establish a supportive, recovery-oriented program culture while assisting participants in achieving individualized treatment goals and reducing recidivism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual and group substance use disorder counseling sessions for adults on parole.
• Conduct participant assessments, intake interviews, and treatment planning activities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and support participants in achieving treatment goals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and collaborate with program staff regarding participant progress and service needs.
• Monitor participant engagement, attendance, and progress in treatment services.
• Maintain accurate and timely participant documentation, including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions, motivational interviewing, and recovery-oriented practices in service delivery.
• Communicate participant concerns, behavioral issues, and service needs to program leadership and DRP representatives as appropriate.
• Assist participants with identifying barriers to recovery and accessing supportive community resources.
• Maintain assigned caseload and ensure compliance with documentation and reporting requirements.
• Support program operations, quality assurance activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with CDCR staff, parole agents, behavioral health providers, and community partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience providing counseling services to justice-involved populations in a substance use disorder treatment setting.
• Current Certified AOD Counselor certification through a California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) approved certifying organization required.
• Applicants who have completed the Occupational Mentor Certification Program and obtained AOD certification may also be considered.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, specifically Adult Parole populations, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment practices, recovery-oriented systems of care, Motivational Interviewing, and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong communication, counseling, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse participant populations in individual and group settings.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical standards of conduct.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic documentation systems.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOJ Live Scan background clearance.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license with no serious infractions within the past four (4) years.
• Must be insurable under the agency's automobile insurance policy.
• Must have access to reliable personal transportation for work-related duties.
• Must possess current TB clearance and CPR/First Aid Certification or obtain upon hire.

Benefits/Perks:

• Highly competitive compensation.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 17 days off (PTO/Sick time), increasing with tenure. Paid holidays.
• 401K with matching contribution & Life insurance program.

Pay Frequency: Twice monthly.

Work Remotely: No.

Job Type: Full-time.