Full Time Counselor Two - Recovery
Listed compensation
$80k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Full Time Counselor Two - Recovery | Fair Oaks Recovery Center | Sacramento, California
About the Job
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Counselor Two provides treatment, counseling, and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.
Compensation: $80k-$90k/annually
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for conducting client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.
Prepares and carries out client initial treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.
Leads assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.
- Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
- Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- Provides crisis intervention and counseling to clients, as needed.
- Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
- Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
- Acts as a liaison between referral sources and clients.
- Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
- Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
- Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.
Evaluates the needs of the client to determine the appropriate level of care and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
Requires bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree professional experience in the addictions or counseling field
OR a Master’s degree in social services, addictions, mental health or closely related health services field with 1+ years of post-Masters degree professional experience in the addictions, therapy or counseling field
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Must have current and valid licensure or certifications a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
- CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
WORK LOCATION: This position is onsite and is not a remote position.
Supervisory Requirements
This position is an Individual Contributor.
Why Fair Oaks Recovery Center? Fair Oaks Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Fair Oaks Recovery Center is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Key Responsibilities
The Counselor provides treatment, counseling, and support to clients recovering from addictions or mental health disorders. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a social services or health-related field with relevant professional experience. A valid professional license or certification as a social worker, therapist, or addiction counselor is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
In California, the Addiction Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$62k (232 salary observations; 363 listings), vs ~$62k nationally (1,374 salary observations; 4,031 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $80k–$90k | Addiction Medicine median $87k (middle half $79k–$113k)41 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $62k median in California | $62k nationally (+1%)232 state / 1,374 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in California | 128 active | 1,238 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Addiction Medicine pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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