Substance Use Counselor I — Patient-Centered Recovery Advocate

Community Medical Centers; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company 1:

12 holidays/paid time off varies by/

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

In Shape Gym Discount

Job summary

Community Medical Centers (CMC) is seeking a Substance Use Counselor I to provide patient-centered counseling for substance use and related mental health challenges. You will work under supervision, coordinating care, conducting assessments, and guiding individuals and families toward recovery within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes supportive counseling, motivation interviewing, and collaboration with clinicians to connect patients to resources and services in the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an Alcohol and Substance Use Program or currently enrolled.
• Registered Alcohol and Drug Trainee or Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency, substance use, and dynamics of the substance user.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Current BLS certificate or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual counseling related to substance use, treatment, and recovery services.
• Transports/escorts patients to/off hospital grounds to patient care activities.
• Performs patient and family interviews/assessments to obtain psychosocial histories.
• Conducts environmental and patient safety rounds to ensure safety.
• Participates with the multidisciplinary team in treatment development and evaluation.
• Maintains communication between patients, family, care-team and staff.
• Monitors and documents client progress in recovery.
• Conducts home visits to identify needs and arrange services.
• Collaborates with primary care, behavioral health, pharmacist and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Interviewing

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Alcohol and Substance Use Program

Registered Alcohol and Drug Trainee/Technician

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Community Medical Centers (CMC) is seeking a Substance Use Counselor I to provide patient-centered counseling for substance use and related mental health challenges. You will work under supervision, coordinating care, conducting assessments, and guiding individuals and families toward recovery within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes supportive counseling, motivation interviewing, and collaboration with clinicians to connect patients to resources and services in the community.