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Scotts Valley, California

Substance Use Counselor CADC for Outpatient

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$28/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 39m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

We are hiring a compassionate and experienced, certified Substance Abuse Counselor to work with our Clients in Outpatient at The Camp Recovery Center l! This is a key role whose primary goal is to provide a safe, supportive, nurturing environment for our clients. The Camp Recovery Center is a 74-bed treatment center providing services to adults and adolescents on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.

· Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.

· May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.

· May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.

· Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

· May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.

· Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.

· May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.

· May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

· May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.

· Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for roles at THE CAMP RECOVERY CENTER varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, THE CAMP RECOVERY CENTER provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: CALIFORNIA

Calculated Hourly Range for role Substance Abuse Counselors

State- California - $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits

The Camp Recovery Center provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselors. Current benefits include:

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
  • Excellent training program
  • Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

· High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.

· Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

· Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Additional Regulatory Requirements

· Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e. g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingGroup therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningPatient assessment

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Acadia Healthcare

Mental Health Care
Scotts Valley, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly rate
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
Excellent training program
Professional growth opportunity