Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Wellpath•Fresno, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor evaluates, treats, and supports individuals in their recovery from substance use disorders. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary team to help achieve positive clinical outcomes and support continuity of care. The position prepares individuals for discharge and collaborates with care teams to ensure ongoing treatment needs are addressed. The counselor provides substance use counseling services to justice-involved individuals in alignment with Medi-Cal and CalAIM program requirements. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience providing substance use disorder counseling, including clinical assessments, individualized treatment planning, group and individual counseling, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, and coordination with multidisciplinary care teams. Experience working with justice-involved populations, Medi-Cal/CalAIM programs, MAT services, co-occurring behavioral health needs, and community treatment providers is highly preferred. Candidates should also be comfortable with detailed clinical documentation, treatment recommendations, warm handoffs, and supporting continuity of care following release.

Requirements

High School diploma and certification required.
Experience providing SUD counseling required.
Certification or licensure in addiction counseling, such as CATC II or III, SUDCC II or III, CADC II or III, or a higher-level certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health services field is preferred.
Ability to practice independently preferred.
Experience working with justice-involved populations, Medi-Cal/CalAIM programs, MAT services, co-occurring behavioral health needs, and community treatment providers is highly preferred.
Comfortable with detailed clinical documentation, treatment recommendations, warm handoffs, and supporting continuity of care following release.

Responsibilities

Conduct SUD screenings, assessments, and provide individual and group counseling while developing person-centered treatment plans.
Focus on engagement, stabilization, relapse prevention, and readiness for continued treatment.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support discharge planning with clinical input and documentation.
Coordinate with external providers and agencies to support continuity of care and post-release services.
Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation while providing crisis intervention and maintaining confidentiality.