Substance Abuse Counselor - Bilingual

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor - Bilingual Division/Program: City of Industry - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center Starting Compensation: 23.76 - 24.50 USD Per Hour Working Location: City of Industry, CA Working Hours/Shift: Sat:10:30 AM - 9 PM, Sun- Tues: 8 AM - 6:30 PM Why Join Our Team? Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience. Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle. Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow. Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable). Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications): Language & Driving Requirements Required: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (verbal and written). Required: Valid California Driver’s License. Education & Experience (Must meet one of the following QMHP tracks): Associate Degree: Associate’s Degree in general studies plus six (6) years of direct service experience in a mental health field. Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health-related discipline plus four (4) years of direct service experience in a mental health field. Master's Degree: Master’s Degree in a mental health-related discipline plus two (2) years of direct service experience in a mental health field. Preferred Experience & Certifications Experience in the chemical dependency field. Chemical dependency counselor certification (e.g., CADC) or a certificate program from a recognized WASC university (12+ credits). How you will make a difference (Job Overview): This position is responsible for development of client treatment plans in conjunction with the client and treatment team. Provides group, individual counseling and other supportive services which are appropriate to the participant’s recovery process. Facilitates various education and awareness workshops on topics appropriate to recovery. Makes appropriate referrals as necessary to contribute to client’s recovery in accordance to Agency policy. Places professional documentation in participant records in a timely manner. Assists clients in recovery and exit planning as well as providing telephone or other follow-up services for clients leaving the program. Division/Program Overview: 24/7 outpatient program Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support Walk-in’s welcome Clients may stay up to 24 hours BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17) Learn more about SBHG at: For Additional Information: View email address on click.appcast.io We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.