SUD Counselor

CENTER POINT, INC.; Las Gallinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTER POINT, INC. is seeking a Counselor to support program participants in community reintegration and recovery, delivering individual and group services with evidence-based practices and maintaining compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include collaborating with providers and agencies, promoting trauma-informed and culturally responsive care, and adhering to California Driver’s license requirements and background checks as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience with substance use disorder treatment services or behavioral health systems.
• Experience with justice-involved individuals preferred.
• Experience with EHRs (SmartCare) preferred.
• Must pass a DOJ Live Scan background check.
• Must possess a current TB Test.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group services using evidence-based and participant-centered practices.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with program standards.
• Collaborate with participants, community providers, and government agencies.
• Promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and gender-responsive services.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy (intermediate)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (SmartCare)

Job description

About the Job:

Under the supervision of the Men's Residential Program Manager, the Counselor works directly with program participants, community-based providers, and government agencies to support participants in successfully navigating their community reintegration and recovery processes. Through strength-based participant engagement, the Counselor assists participants in addressing barriers related to reentry, substance use, relapse prevention, housing instability, employment, life stressors, and other obstacles that may impact long-term success and stability.

This position provides individualized and group services utilizing evidence-based and participant-centered practices, including, but not limited to, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Information and Referral, Advocacy, and Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care. Counselors are responsible for maintaining timely and accurate documentation and delivering services in accordance with Drug Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal standards of practice and care.

This role works face-to-face with participants and may incorporate lived experience, recovery support principles, and rehabilitative approaches to enhance participant engagement and outcomes. Counselors are expected to promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and gender-responsive services while maintaining professional and ethical standards of conduct.

Counselor Levels:

Center Point utilizes a three-tier Counselor model within this position classification:

Counselor I – AOD Registered Counselor:

• Registered with an approved California certifying organization as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor.
• Must remain in good standing and continue progression toward certification requirements.

Counselor II – AOD Certified Counselor:

• Current certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor through a DHCS-approved certifying organization.
• Experience providing SUD counseling, group facilitation, case management, and recovery support services preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with substance use disorder treatment services or, behavioral health systems is required.
• Experience working with justice involved individuals, is preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (i.e. SmartCare) is preferred.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Must meet security clearance requirements.
• Must successfully pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check.
• Must possess a current TB Test.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, maintain a relatively clean driving record, and be insurable under the organization’s automobile insurance carrier.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to promote culturally responsive and gender-responsive services.
• Ability to comply with applicable ethical and professional standards of conduct.

Work Schedule:

TBD