Trauma-Informed Substance Abuse Counselor

Paycom - ATS; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation seeks a qualified counselor to provide counseling and case management for clients in the program. Responsibilities include individual and group therapies, trauma-focused counseling, and relapse prevention, with strong emphasis on confidentiality and ethical conduct.

The role involves coordinating with community providers to meet basic needs and medical services, conducting urine testing, and supporting educational goals such as GED attainment within a gender/body-specific

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience as a counselor in a treatment program facility preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse, and dynamics of substance abusers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Adherence to ethical standards including confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must obtain and maintain CDCR clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain LEIE clearance.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and case manage clients in the program.
• Provide individual and group counseling, education, and culturally responsive activities.
• Counsel trauma from physical and domestic violence, abuse, and relapse prevention.
• Conduct random urine testing.
• Facilitate GED and education opportunities on-site and via community resources.
• Coordinate HIV/AIDS counseling and HIV testing (pre/post).
• Establish linkages with community providers for services (food, housing, finances, legal, health, etc.).
• Maintain client treatment files and document activities per policies.
• Serve as trainer for program staff.
• Document daily shift notes and review logs per protocol.
• Support WestCare Foundation mission and goals; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Clinical judgement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

WestCare Foundation seeks a qualified counselor to provide counseling and case management for clients in the program. Responsibilities include individual and group therapies, trauma-focused counseling, and relapse prevention, with strong emphasis on confidentiality and ethical conduct.

The role involves coordinating with community providers to meet basic needs and medical services, conducting urine testing, and supporting educational goals such as GED attainment within a gender/body-specific