Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor (SUDCC-II, II) or (CADC-II, III) or (CATC-II, III)

Wellpath • San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct care services to patients with mental, emotional, and substance abuse issues, working closely with the treatment team to fulfill the interdisciplinary treatment process for patients with a dual diagnosis. This includes developing and conducting program activities for education and treatment related to substance abuse, as well as providing individual and group counseling sessions. The counselor is responsible for patient assessment and the development and implementation of Recovery Plans, within the company's standards. You’ll conduct assessments and intakes, develop treatment plans, lead group counseling sessions, and provide individual support to patients at varying stages of recovery. Much of the work centers on group facilitation, behavior change, and relapse prevention, while also addressing co-occurring mental health needs. You’ll document care in the medical record, track progress, and ensure compliance with standards. A key part of the role is preparing patients for reentry by connecting them to community resources and building realistic plans for continued treatment after release, making a direct impact on long-term outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a social services related field.
• Or Certified in the substance abuse field
• Or Experience in the substance abuse field
• Ability to work with computers
• Ability to work with software used by the department.
• Relevant experience in provision of addiction counseling services
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor (SUDCC-II or III)
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II or III)
• Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC-II or III)
• Licensed in an addiction counseling specialty (Certified Addiction Counselor, Registered Addiction Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)) certification is strongly preferred
• Certified as a Counselor in Training under supervision or licensed in social work, counseling or psychology

Responsibilities

• Conducts group and individual substance abuse (SA) activities for patients and develops related programs.
• Assesses and evaluates patients for co-occurring disorders and determines the level of care required.
• Ensures timely completion of all necessary records and reports.
• Maintains professional development through in-service education and other resources, while complying with Human Resources requirements.
• Shows cultural sensitivity, treating each patient as an individual, and considering their cultural background when providing care and treatment.
• Conducts assessments and intakes.
• Develops treatment plans.
• Leads group counseling sessions.
• Provides individual support to patients.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Tracks progress.
• Ensures compliance with standards.
• Prepares patients for reentry by connecting them to community resources.
• Builds realistic plans for continued treatment after release.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401k
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level