SUD Counselor - Truelife Recovery Program (Bilingual)
About The Position
The TrueLife Recovery SUD Counselor coordinates and delivers co-occurring and substance abuse services under the supervision of the TrueLife Recovery Program Manager. The counselor provides individual and group recovery services using evidence-based practices and a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective. Services include substance use and psychoeducational groups covering life domains, relapse prevention strategies, and coping skills. The role serves clients admitted to DMC services, supports discharge and aftercare planning, provides crisis management, conducts observed random drug testing, and delivers services at the program facility and satellite schools. The counselor coordinates with other Lifeline programs and community partners, participates in multidisciplinary work, keeps current with treatment trends and best practices, and develops and updates group curricula. The position also includes tobacco cessation education, nicotine testing, referrals, prosocial activities, staff trainings, and timely completion of required documentation. This is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with possible evening and occasional weekend hours. The tentative start date is January 4, 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience and education, with differential pay for bilingual skills. The role requires use of the employee’s own properly insured, reliable vehicle, with mileage reimbursed, and successful completion of employment screenings.
Requirements
- Be registered or certified in California as a substance use disorder counselor, or be able to register within 30 days of hire and actively work toward certification.
- Be bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Possess a professional demeanor and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be well organized and detail oriented, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Be able to respond quickly and effectively to varied situations, including crisis and potentially hostile situations.
- Be willing to develop or possess working knowledge of trauma-informed care.
- Have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation.
- Be willing to use a properly insured personal vehicle for work; mileage is reimbursed.
- Successfully complete required employment clearances, including background and fingerprint checks, driving record check, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or human services, plus two years of related experience, or equivalent experience in substance abuse and/or counseling; co-occurring treatment experience is highly desired.
- Knowledge, training, and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, DBT, or Seeking Safety.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary counselor for clients admitted to DMC services.
- Provide educational and process groups and recovery services.
- Assist with discharge and aftercare planning.
- Provide crisis management as needed.
- Conduct observed, random drug testing.
- Provide services at the program facility and satellite schools.
- Act as a liaison between the TrueLife Recovery Program and other Lifeline programs to support coordination and communication.
- Attend community, agency, and collaborative meetings to promote Lifeline and TrueLife Recovery services.
- Stay current on substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring treatment, trauma-informed trends, and best practices.
- Provide staff trainings and workshops, including in-service presentations on current data, trends, and the effects of substance use on youth.
- Develop and implement substance use and life-domain group curricula, updating them as trends and information change and using evidence-based practices.
- Provide tobacco cessation education and nicotine testing as indicated in clients’ treatment plans, and assist with referrals when needed.
- Facilitate and/or coordinate prosocial activities.
- Participate as part of the TrueLife Recovery multidisciplinary team.
- Work with Licensed Professional Health Advisers (LPHAs) to ensure medical necessity for clients.
- Use a trauma-informed, client-centered, culturally respectful approach and follow legal and ethical standards of the profession.
- Complete required paperwork accurately and on time, within county and program timelines.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Generous paid vacation
- Paid sick time (6 days)
- Paid holidays (12 days)
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- Health and wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development assistance
- Employee incentive awards program
- Training and education assistance
- Matched 403(b) retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid supervision hours for clinical positions
- Bilingual differential pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
