Substance Abuse Counselor - Impactful Care, Flexible Hours

Passages Malibu; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Passages Malibu is hiring a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to join our clinical team in Malibu, CA. The role involves counseling individuals and groups, assessing dependency issues, and creating personalized treatment plans in a holistic, non-12-step program.

The counselor will work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain confidential records, and support discharge planning while ensuring compassionate, client-centered care at our facility.

Qualifications

• Current CADC/SUDCC/CATC certification or equivalent required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• California driver license with clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group chemical dependency counseling.
• Assess clients for substance abuse, dependence, and other addictive behaviors.
• Perform biopsychosocial and functional assessments for assigned clients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans.
• Reassess clients throughout their stay to determine response to care and changes in condition.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team process with Clinical Director and other team members.
• Participate in treatment planning and discharge/aftercare planning as appropriate.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

CADC certification

Compassionate counselor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Passages Malibu is hiring a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to join our clinical team in Malibu, CA. The role involves counseling individuals and groups, assessing dependency issues, and creating personalized treatment plans in a holistic, non-12-step program.

The counselor will work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain confidential records, and support discharge planning while ensuring compassionate, client-centered care at our facility.