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Acadia Healthcare·Coastal Comprehensive Treatment Center · Wilmington, CA

Substance Use Counselor

Behavioral Health / PsychMon–Fri · Days
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Registration/Certification must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization ( CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP).
✓AOD Registration is required.
AOD Certification is preferred.
Education
✓HS graduate or equivalent required
✓Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Prefer B achelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field preferred
Qualifications
✓Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
✓Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
✓Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
✓Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
✓Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
✓Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
✓Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
+Benefits
✓Semi-Annual Bonus Program
✓Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
✓Competitive 401(k) plan
✓Paid vacation and sick time
✓Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$27.81 – $30/hr
Sign-on $1,000
vs. California behavioral health roles that post payvs. CA behavioral health rolesmedian $49.58
$20/hrTop of this range is 39% below the state median$215/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Registration/Certification must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization ( CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP).
✓AOD Registration is required.
AOD Certification is preferred.
Education
✓HS graduate or equivalent required
✓Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Prefer B achelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field preferred
Qualifications
✓Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
✓Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
✓Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
✓Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
✓Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
✓Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
✓Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
+Benefits
Semi-Annual Bonus ProgramMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompetitive 401(k) planPaid vacation and sick time

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