DUIP Counselor/Instructor

DUIP Counselor/Instructor Req No: 2026-20109 Category: Community/Social Services Type: Full-Time Contract Salary: 25.75 Overview The salary range for this position is $22.00 - $25.75 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non‑negotiable. Under direct supervision, incumbents are responsible for providing general trauma‑informed counseling strategies and counseling services to participants in the Driving Under the Influence Program (DUIP). The Counselor/Instructor will demonstrate the importance of ensuring the physical and emotional safety of clients and the understanding of general trauma‑informed counseling strategies. Responsibilities Facilitate group and education sessions and client interviews in accordance with DUIP philosophy and State/County guidelines. Manage assigned client caseload and progress in accordance with program regulations and State/County requirements. Perform general trauma‑informed counseling strategies, including grounding techniques for dissociative experiences, cognitive behavior tools for anxiety reduction and distress tolerance, and stress management and relaxation tools to reduce hyperarousal. Coordinate collaborative treatment and recovery planning emphasizing personal choice and clients’ goals. Maintain clarity of roles and boundaries in the counseling/client relationship. Make appropriate referrals to the clinical team when client needs are beyond scope of practice. Identify client strengths, coping resources, and resilience while ensuring physical and emotional safety. Attend monthly meetings and provide case management services. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; must be certified by an AOD organization or be in good standing as an Associate/Intern through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Two years of experience providing counseling services in the field of alcohol and/or mental health. Additional Applicant Information Candidate must reside in California and live within commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire. Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check). San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices. SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit. #J-18808-Ljbffr