Substance Abuse Counselor

Telemedicine & Concierge Services 1200 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles Empower someone's new beginning. Amanecer is excited to bring on our first ever Substance Use Counselor - that can be you! COMPENSATION & BENEFITS $30.96 - $32.58 DOE, non-exempt Hybrid remote flexibility Generous Paid Holiday Employee Recognition Program Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26 Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account Life + Disability options Employee Assistance Program Telemedicine & Concierge Services 401(k) Retirement Plan Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees Mileage Reimbursement for qualifying roles Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits HYBRID REMOTE & LOCATION 1200 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles Each week, you'll work in office, in the community and remotely from home, always staying committed to prioritizing client needs. About Amanecer Amanecer aims to remove the barriers that have historically kept underserved and marginalized populations from seeking and receiving vital mental health care services. We empower underserved kids, adults, and domestic abuse victims to overcome barriers and significant life challenges through culturally competent, comprehensive mental health, psychiatric, and case management services. In Spanish, Amanecer roughly translates to “New Beginning”. We use that phrase to describe the meaningful differences our clients see in their lives after treatment. Since 1975, with help from the county, foundations, and donors, we have provided hundreds of thousands of New Beginnings. WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT SUD COUNSELOR? Your certification as a Certified/Registered Substance Abuse Counselor with a California DCHS-approved certifying agency and your 2+ years of experience. Your deep commitment to trauma-informed care principles, demonstrating a culturally inclusive, strengths-based, non-judgmental approach. Your demonstrated skills in Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) and SUD counseling and case management, including populations experiencing - or at‑risk of - homelessness, justice‑involvement, foster care or institutionalization. Your adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive mindset that enables you to navigate evolving priorities driven by contractual and program requirements. HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? As the Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUD Counselor), you will provide integrated behavioral health services to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and co‑occurring Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD). You will get to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver client‑centered, coordinated care, including case management, care coordination, recovery support, and navigation services. To be successful in this role, you will bring a community‑based approach, providing telehealth and in‑person services to meet clients where they are - in the community, office, and/or home. Client Services & Direct Care: Provide comprehensive substance use disorder counseling, assessments, case management, recovery planning, crisis intervention, harm‑reduction education, and community resource navigation for individuals and families across the continuum of care. Care Coordination & Collaboration: Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, treatment providers, community partners, and public systems to connect clients with recovery, behavioral health, housing, medical, and supportive services. Compliance, Ethics & Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation while ensuring compliance with agency policies, HIPAA regulations, ethical standards, credentialing requirements, and applicable funding and regulatory requirements. Professional Development: Participate in required meetings, supervision, training, and continuing education to maintain certifications and stay current with evidence‑based SUD treatment practices. Additional Support: Provide bilingual support and translation services when applicable and perform other duties as assigned to support program, department, and agency operations. Assist with client transportation related to services, referrals, or approved program activities, when required. COMPETENCIES #J-18808-Ljbffr