Counselor (Full or Part Time)

Substance Use Counselor

AOD Registration is required.

Registration/Certification must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP).

Full Time/Part Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Employee Assistance Program(EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being

Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance

El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in El Cajon, CA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.

Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.

Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.

Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.

As required by local law, El CajonCTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Calculated Salary Range for role : $29.14 - $38.00 per hour.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. HS graduate or equivalent required;

Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;

Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.

Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.

Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

AOD Registration is required.

Registration/Certification must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP).