Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Behavioral Health

Family Health Centers of San Diego; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego's Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) role provides substance abuse screening, brief interventions, and individual and group therapy across clinics. You coordinate referrals and support cross-functional teams to ensure continuity of care.

The position requires 1 year counseling experience, CA credentials (LPHA/LADAC/RADT) with intern status acceptable, CPR/BLS, and a valid CA driver's license for occasional site-to-site travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year counseling experience; 2 years with target populations preferred.
• CA SUDS credentials (LPHA, LADAC, RADT) required or intern status.

Responsibilities

• Provides substance abuse screening, brief interventions, and therapy for individuals and groups.
• Coordinates referrals and serves as subject-m matter expert in cross-functional treatment teams.
• Leads staff trainings on chemical dependency and supports care plan development for patients.

Skills

Counseling

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS/CPR certification

CA SUDS credentials (LPHA/LADAC/RADT)

Job description

Family Health Centers of San Diego's Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) role provides substance abuse screening, brief interventions, and individual and group therapy across clinics. You coordinate referrals and support cross-functional teams to ensure continuity of care.

The position requires 1 year counseling experience, CA credentials (LPHA/LADAC/RADT) with intern status acceptable, CPR/BLS, and a valid CA driver's license for occasional site-to-site travel.