Substance Use Disorder Counselor — Transform Lives

New Dawn Treatment Center; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Dawn Treatment Center in Sacramento, CA is seeking a dedicated SUD Counselor to join our team. You will provide compassionate support and effective therapeutic interventions to individuals seeking recovery, contributing to our mission of person-centered care and evidence-based treatment.

The role requires licensure as a SUD Counselor, experience in psychotherapy and addiction counseling, and a collaborative approach to care.

Qualifications

• Licensed SUD Counselor or equivalent certification.
• Strong experience in psychotherapy and addiction counseling.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and mental health disorders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with group therapy is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records is a plus.
• Compassionate approach to client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
• Conduct assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Utilize evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing and CBT.
• Support clients through crisis intervention and management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation.
• Facilitate family involvement when appropriate.
• Stay current with best practices in mental health and addiction counseling.

Skills

Psychotherapy & addiction counseling

Crisis intervention techniques

Effective communication

Group therapy facilitation

Team collaboration

Compassionate client care

EMR familiarity

Education

Licensed SUD Counselor certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

New Dawn Treatment Center in Sacramento, CA is seeking a dedicated SUD Counselor to join our team. You will provide compassionate support and effective therapeutic interventions to individuals seeking recovery, contributing to our mission of person-centered care and evidence-based treatment.

The role requires licensure as a SUD Counselor, experience in psychotherapy and addiction counseling, and a collaborative approach to care.