Substance Use Disorder Counselor MAT - CalAim

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 52,073 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts

Fitness memberships

Discounted loan rates

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to support individuals in recovering from substance use disorders. This position works within an interdisciplinary team, preparing individuals for discharge and ensuring ongoing treatment needs are met.

Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing individual and group counseling, and maintaining clinical documentation. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in SUD counseling, particularly with justice-involved populations.

The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including DailyPay and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience providing SUD counseling required.
• Ability to practice independently preferred.
• Licensure or certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct SUD screenings, assessments, and counseling.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with external providers.

Skills

SUD counseling

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Documentation habits

Education

High School diploma and certification

Bachelor's degree in health services field

Tools

Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor

Job description

Substance Use Disorder Counselor MAT - CalAim

Compensation Information: $37.8 - $42 / hour

Department (Org): Reentry Program

Overview

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 achieve positive clinical outcomes and support continuity of care. The position prepares individuals for discharge and collaborates with care teams to ensure ongoing treatment needs are addressed. The counselor provides substance use counseling services to justice‑involved individuals in alignment with Medi‑Cal and CalAIM program requirements.

Key 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 support discharge planning with clinical input and documentation.
• Coordinate with external providers and agencies to support continuity of care and post‑release services.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation while providing crisis intervention and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications & Requirements

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.
• Certification/Licensure in one of the following is required: Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor — SUDCC‑II or SUDCC‑IIICertified Alcohol and Drug Counselor — CADC‑II or CADC‑IIICertified Addiction Treatment Counselor — CATC‑II or CATC‑III.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with justice‑involved populations, Medi‑Cal/CalAIM programs, reentry services, MAT programs, co‑occurring disorders, community referrals, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Strong group facilitation skills, clear documentation habits, and comfort coordinating with outside providers.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), the company provides:

• 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.

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