Substance Abuse Counselor (79959)
Listed compensation
$27-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: CA Fairfield Remote - Farifield, CA 94533Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDJob Shift: DayJob Category: Behavioral Health Professional & SupportRate of Pay: $27.00 to $30.00 Per Hour Depending on Experience MHM Services, a Centurion company, is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the California Department of State Hospitals-Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Program (FACT).
The FACT program is a statewide system that provides an unlocked, supervised living environment with 24-hour staffing. FACT's model of care is centralized services with a slow transition to community-based services.
Services needed to support community reintegration include but are not limited to the following: Forensic mental health treatment through individual and group therapy settings Life skills training Day socialization groups Collateral contacts Home visits Substance abuse screenings Psychiatric services Case Management Court reports Psychological assessments Under the direction of the Program Director the Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing support, guidance, and mentoring the patients in a community setting to meet service delivery requirements of the FACT Program.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities Provide intake, assessment, treatment planning, group and individual counseling to clients in the Substance Use Disorders/Addiction program Provide after-care plan for clients returning to the community including program referrals to substance use disorders/addiction treatment Maintain accurate and thorough clinical records per Company and DSH requirements in a timely manner Provide input and reports to the Clinical Supervisor regarding the clinical needs of clients and programming, improving ways of offering prevention, outreach, and treatment services Work collaboratively with behavioral/mental health and medical staff when clients have co-morbid conditions Communicate with treatment and case management staff through daily briefing and debriefing between shifts Attend required staff meetings, safety training and in-service programs as required Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of treatment and the professional relationship Proactive in performance improvement activities as demonstrated by participating in the Continuous Quality Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm MHM/Centurion offers a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
Qualifications
Qualifications Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification preferred Must be able to obtain CPR certification Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable Valid State Driver’s License indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides intake, assessment, and counseling services to clients within the FACT program's addiction services. They are responsible for creating treatment and after-care plans while maintaining clinical records and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical staff.
Requirements
Candidates should ideally hold a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification and a high school diploma. Must be able to obtain CPR certification, pass a background investigation, and possess a valid state driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 34% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor (79959) at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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