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Pays $29-$32/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

San Diego, California

Substance Abuse Counselor (51267)

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

About the Role

Full-time substance abuse counselor in San Diego. $60K-$67K. Provide counseling and case management. Must have AOD certification.

Join WESTCARE as a Substance Abuse Counselor (51267) in San Diego, California. Job DetailsJob Location: San Diego - 3050 Armstrong - San Diego, CA 92111Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $29.00 - $32.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver individual and group substance abuse counseling services, and substance abuse educational services responsible therapeutic activities throughout the continuum of care.
  • Provide counseling for psychological distress.
  • Conduct frequent random urine testing.
  • Serve as a trainer for program staff.

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.
  • COMPENTENCIES: Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $60K - $67K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with WESTCARE in San Diego, California.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Substance Abuse CounselingCase ManagementIntake and ScreeningGroup TherapyCrisis InterventionCommunity Resource LinkageClinical DocumentationPatient AssessmentChemical Dependency KnowledgeEthical ConductCommunication SkillsJudgment and Discretion

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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