Trauma‑Informed SUD Counselor — Recovery Support

Mcalister-Institute; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays & vacation

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

403(b) retirement plan + employer 6%

Health insurance after 30 days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

McAlister Institute in Oceanside, CA is seeking a compassionate SUD Counselor to join our team. The role provides individual and group counseling, develops treatment plans, and guides clients through recovery, reporting to the site Program Manager.

Qualified candidates are certified or registered SUD counselors with at least two years in behavioral health, ideally with English/Spanish bilingual abilities, trauma-informed care knowledge, and experience with EHR systems like Welligent or Smartcare.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered SUD Counselor required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in behavioral health services.
• Experience with adult populations in counseling or therapy.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience with agencies such as Probation, Child Welfare, Dependency Drug Court preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and its application in counseling.
• Proficiency with EHR systems (Welligent or Smartcare).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote the mission, philosophy, values, and direction of McAlister Institute.
• Maintain an active caseload of clients, providing individual and group counseling in adult and/or teen programs.
• Conduct comprehensive screenings and assessments to determine needs and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment programs tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Educate clients and families about recovery resources.
• Coordinate with community resources and provide referrals.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

ASAM PCC

ASI assessments

Strong communication

Trauma-informed care

EHR proficiency

MS Office

Education

Certified or Registered SUD Counselor

Tools

Welligent

Smartcare

Microsoft Office

Job description

McAlister Institute in Oceanside, CA is seeking a compassionate SUD Counselor to join our team. The role provides individual and group counseling, develops treatment plans, and guides clients through recovery, reporting to the site Program Manager.

Qualified candidates are certified or registered SUD counselors with at least two years in behavioral health, ideally with English/Spanish bilingual abilities, trauma-informed care knowledge, and experience with EHR systems like Welligent or Smartcare.