Addiction Prevention Counselor II
Listed compensation
from $31/hr
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Job Description
Compensation We Offer
The initial compensation for this position ranges from $31.40 - $38.61 per hour; depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations
8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications
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7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions
- Benefits We Offer
- Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
- We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental & vision
- 401K Employer Match up to 4%
- Competitive Time Off Plans
** Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status
About Our Program
Rising Families program will deliver a series of culturally responsive parenting support groups designed to strengthen family functioning and reduce risk factors associated with child welfare and juvenile justice involvement.
The program serves families facing complex challenges such as housing instability, substance use, and domestic violence, with a focus on communities disproportionately impacted by these stressors, including Latinx, Asian, and African-ancestry families.
Group-based services are tailored by child age range and cultural and linguistic needs to ensure relevance, accessibility, and meaningful engagement. Participants receive structured aftercare supports to reinforce learning, promote continued skill development, and identify emerging needs.
Through community-based outreach and relationship-centered engagement, the program builds trust, promotes sustained participation, and fosters lasting peer connections, with the overarching goal of enhancing parenting capacity, family stability, and long-term well-being.
Schedule: 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm, 20 hours a week, 4-hour shifts
Pay Range
$31.40 - $38.61 per hour
Job Summary
Under general supervision, implements the Addiction Prevention Services (APS) at one or more of the following settings: designated schools, in the community, with the family, or on site at and agency campus. Fulfills a role in the collaboration and communication between the Agency and the assigned school or program and its respective Supervisor. The APS II has the ability to provide Level I & II prevention activities.
Responsibilities
Serves as an active participant in providing Pacific Clinics APS services with the school or programs core team (or equivalent) for clients referred to APS.
Works in collaboration with the referral source to identify and provide relevant presentation to groups (e. g., students, parents, teachers, support staff) as appropriate.
Co-leads APS groups following the designated curriculum.
Receives, reviews, and processes referrals of clients as necessary. Screens each client referred for APS services with the support of the Supervisor/Manager.
Provides referral sources for clients and families for services at one or more locations, such as: on site, school, or in the community
Initiates and receives written consent for each participant.
Completes outcome measures and evaluation of program.
Collects all required documentation, such as progress notes, activity notes, evaluations, outcome measures, closing referrals and recommendations, weekly performance reports, and notes on drop in visits.
Provides initial evaluations, recommendations, and follow up (including recourses) at the completion of each group.
Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) in Mental Health or a related fieldand one (1) year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education)
Drug and Alcohol training and experience required or CAADAC (California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors) certification.
Job Competencies
- Documents Clearly and Accurately in A Timely Manner
- Presentation Skills
- Action Oriented and Empowered
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaborates With Other Team Members
Physical Requirements
The work environment conditions as described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Driving Required May have unsupervised contact with children. Requires full background check and TB Exam. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. We will consider for employment, qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.7 / 10 · top 10% in substance use / addiction counselor | ranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $87k (middle half $76k–$112k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in California | 110 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All substance use / addiction counselor listings in California | 1,021 active | 12,747 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 32% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 426 in the last 30 days | 212 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addiction Prevention Counselor II at Pacific Clinics a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.
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