Pays $29.18-$30.96/hr — $10k below the Counselor market median of ~$74k (40 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time SUD Certified Counselor at Juvenile Hall in Modesto, CA. $29.18 - $30.96/hour. Day shift.
Join CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES as a SUD Certified Counselor – Juvenile Hall in Modesto, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $29.18 - $30.96/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES as a SUD Certified Counselor – Juvenile Hall.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor is responsible for assessing client drug and alcohol use, developing and implementing treatment plans, and working as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary services team. Duties include conducting screenings, providing case management, facilitating groups, and collaborating with probation officers to counsel youth.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a California State recognized SUD Certification or Registration at the time of hire, with a minimum of two years of experience as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor. A valid California driver's license, proof of insurance, and the ability to pass various agency screenings, including criminal justice and health checks, are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Substance Use Disorder Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use Disorder Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 34% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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