Substance Use Counselor CADC

Adventist Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Vallejo, CA seeks a Substance Use Counselor CADC for a full-time, on-site role. You will provide direct counseling, develop treatment plans, and manage casework for patients with substance use disorders, including leading the afternoon IOP program and coordinating discharge planning.

Requirements include CADC credential in California, strong counseling skills, and experience with evidence-based approaches.

Qualifications

• CADC credential required and current California licensure compliance.
• Experience applying evidence-based practices for substance use treatment.
• Strong communication, listening and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to patients with substance use disorders.
• Lead the substance use IOP afternoon program.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and ongoing case management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in care conferences.
• Assist in discharge planning and linking patients to community resources.
• Support family involvement when appropriate and deliver trauma-informed care.

Skills

Substance use assessment

Counseling (individual)

Counseling (group)

Treatment planning

Relapse prevention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Therapeutic rapport

Community resources

Trauma-informed care

Education

CADC credential (California)

Associate or Bachelor's in counseling/psychology/social work

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Company Description Adventist Health is a faith-inspired, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 100 communities across the West Coast and Hawaii through over 440 sites of care. The organization provides services in hospitals, clinics, home care and hospice agencies, and retirement centers, reaching both rural and urban populations. A diverse team of approximately 38,000 employees, medical staff physicians, allied health professionals, and volunteers is united by a mission of living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. Adventist Health is committed to patient-centered, quality care grounded in its heritage and values. The organization focuses on whole-person care, supporting physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being to improve community health outcomes.

Role Description The Substance Use Counselor CADC is a full-time, on-site role based in Vallejo, CA. This role provides direct counseling services to patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorder, including individual and group sessions, treatment planning, and ongoing case management. The counselor will primarily develop and lead the substance use IOP afternoon program. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical documentation, delivering evidence-based interventions, and participating in care conferences. The counselor also engages in discharge planning, connects patients with community resources, and supports family involvement when appropriate, while upholding Adventist Health’s commitment to compassionate, whole-person care.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential in California and compliance with all applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• Demonstrated skills in substance use assessment, individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and relapse prevention.
• Experience with evidence-based practices for substance use treatment (such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral approaches) and familiarity with co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Strong communication, active listening, and documentation skills, with the ability to build therapeutic rapport and maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and behavioral health professionals.
• Knowledge of community resources, recovery support systems, and referral processes to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and non-discriminatory care for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Typically requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field; experience in hospital or clinic-based substance use treatment is preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic health records for timely and accurate charting.