Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Bay Area Community Health; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Scrubs allowance

PTO

Paid holidays

Loan repayment program

Commuter program spending account

Dependent care

FSA

Wellness programs

Job summary

Bay Area Community Health in Fremont, CA is seeking a full-time Substance Use Disorder Counselor to support clients on recovery journeys. You will provide individual, family, and group counseling within a multidisciplinary team and ensure alignment with clinical policies.

The role requires CADC I/II/III or progress toward CADC with relevant experience; a CAAC or equivalent is also required. Travel locally may be needed, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with CADC I/II/III or pursuing CADC (1+ years clinical exp)
• High school diploma with CAAC
• Experience with dual-diagnosis clients
• Independently complete quality work with minimal supervision
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Customer service mindset for diverse populations
• Time management for multiple projects
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft 365
• Analytical data gathering and reporting
• Plan, implement and maintain initiatives
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Local travel required

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to support recovery goals
• Conduct individual, family, and group sessions
• Coordinate with referrals or outpatient providers
• Document treatment plans and progress
• Participate in utilization reviews and aftercare planning
• Support crisis intervention and connect clients with resources
• Collaborate with mental health professionals and community programs

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

CADC I/II/III

CAAC or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Join Bay Area Community Health as a full-time Substance Use Disorder Counselor to build a rewarding career supporting individuals along their recovery journeys! We're looking for a compassionate, motivated professional to join our Fremont, CA health center and empower clients to make positive, lasting changes. This is a full-time, day-shift position with an on-call rotation. Help us transform lives and create healthier futures!

PAY & BENEFITS

• $35.46 - $41.11/hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Short- and long-term disability
• Scrubs allowance
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Loan repayment program
• Commuter program spending account
• Dependent care
• FSA
• Employee wellness programs

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR: YOUR ROLE

Working under the SUDMAT manager, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families working towards recovery and healing. You will provide compassionate counseling services to support the behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social development of our clients, working closely with our dedicated treatment team to help clients meet goals while complying with clinical policies and accreditation guidelines. Your scope includes individual, family, and group therapeutic sessions, and you'll coordinate with referrals or outpatient providers when appropriate.

Through thorough documentation, treatment planning, and progress monitoring, you'll help clients stay engaged in their recovery goals. You'll participate in utilization reviews, help develop program-specific curriculum and literature, conduct level-of-care assessments, support aftercare planning, and collect data to help drive positive client outcomes. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor contributes to a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment, providing crisis intervention services and connecting clients with community resources. You'll collaborate with other mental health professionals and learn about outside support programs (12-Step programs, Refuge, SMART, etc.) to help clients receive the robust counseling services they deserve!

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with a CADC I/II/III or current pursuit of a CADC with 1+ years of qualifying clinical experience
• High school diploma (or equivalent) with a CAAC
• Experience or familiarity with treating dual-diagnosis clients
• Ability to independently complete quality work and make sound decisions with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership skills and strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with teams, training members, and evaluating/improving performance
• Customer service-focused mindset and the ability to respectfully work with a diverse population, including active substance users, homeless individuals, members of the LGBT community, individuals with HIV+, law enforcement officials, and other entities
• Time management skills for coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with computers, internet programs, and Microsoft 365 applications
• Analytical problem-solving skills for gathering data, researching information, and preparing accurate reports
• Ability to participate in short- and long-term planning, development, implementation, and maintenance initiatives
• Current, valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance under your name
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally travel overnight for events

LEARN ABOUT US

If you're passionate about caring for people and want to advance your healthcare career, join Bay Area Community Health! As one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in Northern California, we serve over 100,000 patients each year at 20+ locations from Union City to Gilroy. Our diverse team is committed to delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful impact in our communities. We offer a dynamic and empowering work environment that values innovation, professional development, and the unique contributions of each employee. Become part of our team today!