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Pays $28/hr — Substance Use / Addiction Counselor market median is ~$60k (81 jobs) · Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) for work-life (6.6/10, vs 1,190 in this specialty)

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WESTCARE

Richmond, California

Substance Abuse Counselor (51396)

Counselor Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)Full-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

$28/hr. Full-time. Residential treatment. Provide counseling and case management. Help clients recover. Meaningful work.

Join WESTCARE as a Substance Abuse Counselor (51396) in Richmond, California. Job DetailsJob Location: Richmond - 208 23rd Street - Richmond, CA 94804Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $28.00 - $28.

Requirements

  • ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $28/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with WESTCARE in Richmond, California.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for providing individual and group counseling, case management, and intake assessments for clients in a substance abuse program. The role involves developing individual treatment plans and coordinating with community resources and the criminal justice system.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a high school diploma and Alcohol and Drug Registration, with a preference for a degree in Addiction Counseling or a related field. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a criminal background check and vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

Education
High school
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Individual CounselingGroup FacilitationCase ManagementCrisis De-escalationTreatment PlanningCommunity OutreachIntake AssessmentClient SupervisionEthical ConductCommunication Skills

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Substance Use / Addiction Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 81 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Individual and Family Services
Henderson, NV
1,001-5,000 employees
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