Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CalAIM
Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions
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Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Ventura, CA is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for CalAIM to provide evidence-based counseling, perform screenings, develop treatment plans, and support continuity of care within an interdisciplinary team.
The role offers a competitive hourly wage ($32.28–$37.76), opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including DailyPay, tuition assistance, EAP, life insurance, HSA, wellness programs, and more.
Qualifications
- High School diploma and certification required.
- Bachelor’s degree in health services field is preferred.
- Experience providing SUD counseling required.
- Ability to practice independently preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct SUD screenings, assessments, and provide individual and group counseling while developing person-centered treatment plans.
- Focus on engagement, stabilization, relapse prevention, and readiness for continued treatment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute clinical input to discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Coordinate with external providers and agencies to support ongoing treatment and post-release services.
- Maintain compliant clinical documentation, provide crisis intervention, and ensure confidentiality requirements are met.
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Compensation Information: $32.28 - $37.76 / hour
Department (Org): Mental Health
- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor evaluates, treats, and supports individuals in their recovery from substance use disorders. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary team to help support positive clinical outcomes and prepare individuals for discharge. The position promotes continuity of care by collaborating with care teams and supporting ongoing treatment needs. The counselor provides substance use disorder services to justice-involved individuals in alignment with Medi-Cal and CalAIM program requirements.
- Conduct SUD screenings, assessments, and provide individual and group counseling while developing person-centered treatment plans.
- Focus on engagement, stabilization, relapse prevention, and readiness for continued treatment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute clinical input to discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Coordinate with external providers and agencies to support ongoing treatment and post-release services.
- Maintain compliant clinical documentation, provide crisis intervention, and ensure confidentiality requirements are met.
Education
- High School diploma and certification required.
- Bachelor’s degree in health services field is preferred.
Experience
- Experience providing SUD counseling required.
- Ability to practice independently preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensure or certification or license/certification eligible as required by state in which employed
Preferred candidates have experience with justice-involved populations, Medi-Cal/CalAIM, reentry services, MAT programs, co-occurring disorders, and multidisciplinary care teams. Strong group facilitation, clear documentation, and coordination with community providers are essential. This role conducts assessments and intakes, develops treatment plans, facilitates group and individual counseling, and supports patients through recovery. A key focus is CalAIM care coordination, reentry planning, and connecting patients to services post-release. Responsibilities include supporting behavior change, relapse prevention, and co-occurring needs, while documenting care, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance. The role collaborates closely with clinical teams, discharge planners, and community partners. A major priority is preparing patients for successful reentry by addressing barriers, coordinating referrals, and ensuring continuity of care across SUD, MAT, behavioral health, housing, and benefits. Required certification: SUDCC-II/III, CADC-II/III, or CATC-II/III. Please provide certification details in reply to this email. Must be able to obtain security clearance to the county jail.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor evaluates, treats, and supports individuals in their recovery from substance use disorders. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary team to help support positive clinical outcomes and prepare individuals for discharge. The position promotes continuity of care by collaborating with care teams and supporting ongoing treatment needs. The counselor provides substance use disorder services to justice-involved individuals in alignment with Medi-Cal and CalAIM program requirements.
- Conduct SUD screenings, assessments, and provide individual and group counseling while developing person-centered treatment plans.
- Focus on engagement, stabilization, relapse prevention, and readiness for continued treatment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute clinical input to discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Coordinate with external providers and agencies to support ongoing treatment and post-release services.
- Maintain compliant clinical documentation, provide crisis intervention, and ensure confidentiality requirements are met.
Education
- High School diploma and certification required.
- Bachelor’s degree in health services field is preferred.
Experience
- Experience providing SUD counseling required.
- Ability to practice independently preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensure or certification or license/certification eligible as required by state in which employed
Preferred candidates have experience with justice-involved populations, Medi-Cal/CalAIM, reentry services, MAT programs, co-occurring disorders, and multidisciplinary care teams. Strong group facilitation, clear documentation, and coordination with community providers are essential. This role conducts assessments and intakes, develops treatment plans, facilitates group and individual counseling, and supports patients through recovery. A key focus is CalAIM care coordination, reentry planning, and connecting patients to services post-release. Responsibilities include supporting behavior change, relapse prevention, and co-occurring needs, while documenting care, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance. The role collaborates closely with clinical teams, discharge planners, and community partners. A major priority is preparing patients for successful reentry by addressing barriers, coordinating referrals, and ensuring continuity of care across SUD, MAT, behavioral health, housing, and benefits. Required certification: SUDCC-II/III, CADC-II/III, or CATC-II/III. Please provide certification details in reply to this email. Must be able to obtain security clearance to the county jail.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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