Addiction Prevention Counselor II

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.