Substance Use Counselor I & II — Impact & Growth

Behavioral Health Services California; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Plan

Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday

Paid Sick Time

2 weeks paid vacation

Sign-On & Retention Bonus

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services California is seeking qualified counselors to conduct screening, create individualized care plans, and deliver evidence-based therapies (CBT, MI, DBT, Seeking Safety) to clients. Responsibilities include relapse prevention, care coordination with medical and community resources, and safety-focused crisis response.

Positions require a high school diploma and state certification or enrollment in a recognized certification program, with AB 2473 CE hours where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; enrolled in a state-recognized counselor certification program with 80 hours CE where applicable.
• Registered and/or enrolled in a state-recognized substance use counselor certification program; AB 2473 CE requirements.
• Counselor II requires 2+ years of substance abuse experience and active certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive substance use screening, care planning, and treatment activities.
• Develop individualized care plans with clients and treatment team.
• Provide evidence-based services (CBT, MI, DBT, Seeking Safety) to caseload.
• Relapse prevention, discharge/aftercare planning, and recovery support.
• Coordinate with medical providers and community resources.
• Monitor progress and maintain treatment records and progress notes.
• Respond to crises and emergencies; promote client/staff safety.

Skills

Screening skills

Care planning

Relapse prevention

Crisis support

Education

High school diploma

Counselor certification program

AB 2473 continuing education 80 hours

Job description

Behavioral Health Services California is seeking qualified counselors to conduct screening, create individualized care plans, and deliver evidence-based therapies (CBT, MI, DBT, Seeking Safety) to clients. Responsibilities include relapse prevention, care coordination with medical and community resources, and safety-focused crisis response.

Positions require a high school diploma and state certification or enrollment in a recognized certification program, with AB 2473 CE hours where applicable.