SUD Care Coordinator & Counselor

Sierra Health + Wellness; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Holidays & sick days

No-premium health benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness is seeking a full-time SUD Counselor to assess and monitor clients in treatment for substance use disorders. The role includes developing treatment plans, coordinating referrals, and documenting progress while supporting crisis management and family education.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, California certification, HIPAA knowledge, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma or a GED.
• Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor by a California Regulatory Agency.
• Candidate must have at minimum one-year of experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
• Familiar with HIPAA/client confidential and personal rights.
• Possess a valid License and/or certification in drug and alcohol counseling through an approved Department of Health Care licensing board.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurable under Sierra Health and Wellness Centers automobile insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and participate in the treatment planning with clients.
• Review client chart for completion of all paperwork with appropriate signatures; completing weekly audits each Friday.
• Facilitate discharge planning and community outreach.
• Respond well to emergencies and initiate action as required.
• Record noteworthy events involving client’s activities in the daily record.
• Respond to client complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Check for completion of client orientation by support staff.
• Contact family immediately and set up a schedule of communication for the remainder of treatment if desired by the client.
• Meet with clients individually twice a week at minimum.
• Complete notes for every group and interaction.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

CA Drug & Alcohol Counselor certification

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Sierra Health and Wellness is seeking a full-time SUD Counselor to assess and monitor clients in treatment for substance use disorders. The role includes developing treatment plans, coordinating referrals, and documenting progress while supporting crisis management and family education.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, California certification, HIPAA knowledge, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, and health coverage.