Social Service Worker I (AOD Counselor Certification or licensure required)

Salary : $88,129.60 - $106,350.40 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 1241-26-02
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Opening Date: 02/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Vacancies: 1
Weekly Schedule: 40 hrs.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io (CRS DIAL 711) .


ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on theRead on to find out more about this opportunity.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Road to Recovery (R2R) Program is Marin's County operated substance use treatment program providing services to adults (18+) with complex co-occurring Substance Use Disorders and Serious Mental Illness. Road to Recovery is Drug Medi-Cal and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Certified to provide Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and Recovery Support services to clients. Specific services include assessment, individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, care coordination and referrals to other clinically indicated treatment such as Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT).

Road to Recovery is located at 3270 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael and serves Marin Medi-Cal beneficiaries and Marin low-income uninsured individuals.


There is currently one full-time position available in the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services at Road to Recovery.

Under direction of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Unit Supervisor, the Social Service Worker I (SSWI) is responsible for performing comprehensive substance use screening, assessment, individual and group counseling and recovery support services, as well as coordinating care with other partners to provide a comprehensive and holistic treatment experience for clients. The position will be providing substance use treatment, care coordination and recovery support services in the County-operated Road to Recovery Program, which is Drug/Medi-Cal and AOD certified to provide Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient substance use treatment services for individuals with complex co-occurring Substance Use Disorders and Serious Mental Illness. As such, candidates are required to hold a current AOD counselor certification from a California approved certifying body and/or an appropriate clinical license /license eligible.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Social Service Worker I position has experience in providing substance use services for individuals with complex co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders including utilizing Evidence Based Practices (EBPs), trauma-informed perspectives and interventions, validated curriculum approaches, group facilitation skills, and the ability to provide effective individualized services to clients. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the ASAM criteria and will utilize their clinical skills and training to develop rapport and therapeutic alliance with clients to maintain engagement in services and improve recovery related outcomes. The ideal candidate possesses effective psycho-social and clinical evaluation and treatment skills necessary for group and individual counseling, in addition to effective verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, curiosity and interest in learning new treatment skills, excellent time management and computer skills, demonstrates flexibility, and can work in a small, collaborative team. The ideal candidate is required to have a current AOD counselor certification from an approved certifying body and/or an appropriate clinical license/license eligible.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of

• Basic principles, practices and techniques of social work.
• Current trends in the field of social service.
• Principles and techniques of interviewing.
• Methods of social work record keeping, including computer applications related to the work.
• Community organizations and resources and the social problems calling for the use of public and private resources.
• Basic principles of public assistance policies and programs.
• Techniques of outreach in a targeted community or population.

Ability to

• Analyze client situations and social services needs in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Develop, prepare and implement effective case work plans.
• Apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations to social service operations.
• Interpret social service programs for applicants, recipients and others.
• Use appropriate community resources and services effectively.
• Utilize supervision and direction effectively.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate case records, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with coursework that has included 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral science and one year of professional-level social services work in a public or private social services agency; or successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral science and two years of professional-level social services work in a public or private social services agency; or possession of a Master's degree in Social Services or a two year counseling program by time of appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Cassie Folan at View email address on click.appcast.io.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Open & Continuous Recruitment: Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
LiveScan:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.


COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the


Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.


For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:

Either equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with coursework that has included 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral science AND one year of professional-level social services work in a public or private social services agency; OR successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral science AND two years of professional-level social services work in a public or private social services agency;?OR possession of a Master's degree in Social Services OR a two year counseling program by time of appointment.

Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. For education, please list your relevant college level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended. For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.
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QUALIFYING CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:

Must possess either a current alcohol and drug counselor certification from a California Department of Health Care Services approved certifying organization (CCR Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 8).


OR


Be a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts recognized under California State scope of practice statutes (e.g. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)


OR


License-eligible for one of the licenses listed above, working under the supervision of a licensed clinician.


Do you have a current alcohol and drug counselor certification from a California Department of Health Care Services approved certifying organization (CCR Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 8)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question #2, please supply your certification number and the expiration date in the text box below. If you answered "No" to Question #2, please state "NA."
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If you are a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts recognized under California State scope of practice statutes (e.g. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), state the name of your license, license number, and the expiration date. If you do not have a license state "NA."
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Are you license-eligible working under the supervision of a licensed clinician in one of the following: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)? If yes, state your registration number and the expiration date. If you do not have a license listed, state "NA."
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If you are a license-eligible applicant, do you have a current clinical supervisor reviewing your hours for the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)? Please note: If you are a license-eligible applicant and are hired for this position without an AOD certification or registration, you will be responsible for producing information that substantiates your ongoing relationship with a BBS indicated supervisor.

• Yes
• No
• Does not apply

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If you answered "yes" to Question #6, list the name and license of your supervisor. If you answered "no" to Question #6 and you are not licensed-eligible, state NA below.
Required Question