Pays $29.18-$30.96/hr$10k below the Counselor market median of ~$74k (40 jobs)

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Center for Human Services
Modesto, California

SUD Certified Counselor

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

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

CPR

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder CounselingClient AssessmentTreatment PlanningCase ManagementGroup FacilitationPsycho-educational GroupsLiaisonDocumentation12-Step Recovery ConceptsYouth IssuesAdult Recovery IssuesCommunity ResourcesFirst AidCPRAED

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About Center for Human Services

Non-profit Organizations
Modesto, California
201-500 employees