Substance Use Counselor

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,713,000 - 93,354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote flexibility

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Telemedicine

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks the first bilingual Substance Use Disorder Counselor to deliver substance use treatment, recovery support, case management, behavioral health services, and care coordination for individuals experiencing addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and housing instability.

This hybrid in-office and remote role includes telemedicine, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package with health coverage, paid time off, retirement

Qualifications

• Must be a California-certified or registered SUD counselor.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health or related field with 1 year of SMI/SUD experience.
• Or HS diploma/GED or associate with 2 years’ SUD experience.
• Experience with case management and group/individual sessions in community settings.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR; driving for the company.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required; professional proficiency in both languages.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated behavioral health services, case management, and recovery support.
• Deliver telehealth and in-person services in community, office, and home.
• Coordinate care with treatment teams and community partners; connect clients to housing, medical, and support services.
• Maintain timely, HIPAA-compliant documentation and follow ethical standards.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Driving required

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (DHCS)

Bachelor's degree in social work / related field

HS Diploma / GED with 2 years’ SUD experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

HYBRID REMOTE & LOCATION

1200 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles

In office, the community and remote, always staying committed to prioritizing client needs. Typically 2 days work from home opportunity.

• Telemedicine & Concierge Services

You can empower someone's new beginning.

Join our Los Angeles team as our first bilingual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor, providing substance use treatment, recovery support, case management, behavioral health services, and care coordination for individuals experiencing addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and housing instability.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$30.96 - $32.58 DOE, non-exempt

• Hybrid remote flexibility
• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability optionsEmployee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

About Amanecer

Amanecer aims to remove the barriers that have historically kept underserved and marginalized populations from seeking and receiving vital mental health care services. We empower underserved kids, adults, and domestic abuse victims to overcome barriers and significant life challenges through culturally competent, comprehensive mental health, psychiatric, and case management services.

In Spanish, Amanecer roughly translates to “New Beginning”. We use that phrase to describe the meaningful differences our clients see in their lives after treatment. Since 1975, with help from the county, foundations, and donors, we have provided hundreds of thousands of New Beginnings.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT SUD COUNSELOR?

• Your certification through a California DHCS-approved certifying agency such as CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP.
• Your commitment to trauma-informed care, demonstrating a culturally inclusive, strengths-based, non-judgmental approach.
• Your adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive mindset.
• Your skills in recovery-oriented behavorial health services, substance use counseling and case management
• Your experience supporting populations experiencing homelessness/housing instability, justice-involvement, foster care or institutionalization.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

As the Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUD Counselor), you will provide integrated behavioral health services to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and co-occurring addiction and Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD). You will get to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver client-centered, coordinated care, including case management, care coordination, recovery support, and navigation services. To be successful in this role, you will bring a community-based approach, providing telehealth and in-person services to meet clients where they are - in the community, office, and/or home.

• Client Services & Direct Care: Provide substance use counseling, assessments, case management, recovery planning, crisis support, harm reduction education, and resource navigation for individuals and families.
• Care Coordination & Collaboration: Coordinate care with treatment teams, providers, and community partners to connect clients with recovery, behavioral health, housing, medical, and support services.
• Compliance, Ethics & Documentation: Maintain timely documentation and ensure compliance with agency policies, HIPAA, ethical standards, credentialing, and regulatory requirements.
• Additional Support: Provide bilingual support and translation services when applicable, assist with client transportation as needed, and perform other duties to support program operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Background:

• Must be a Certified or Registered Substance Abuse Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, or Addiction Counselor through a California DHCS-approved certifying agency such as CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP.
• Bachelors degree in social work, public health or related field with 1 year experience working with serious mental illness and substance use in a community mental and/or behavioral health setting
• OR High School Diploma/GED or Associates with 2 years’ experience working with serious mental illness and substance use in a community mental and/or behavioral health setting.
• Experience providing case management services and conducting individual and group sessions in a community mental health setting.
• This position requires driving on behalf of the company. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license, meet the company's motor vehicle record (MVR) standards, meet the company's insurance eligibility, and comply with all state and federal driving requirements. Ongoing employment is contingent upon maintaining an acceptable driving record.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) required. Those assigned to provide services in Spanish and English must be able to speak, read, write, and understand both languages at a professional level to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking clients and community partners
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, especially Microsoft teams).

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.