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New Dawn Treatment Centers
Orangevale, California

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Some weekends and evenings will be required.

Company Overview

New Dawn Treatment Center has been a cornerstone of mental health and addiction treatment in Sacramento, CA for over 30 years. Our mission is to provide evidence-based treatment with a person-centered approach, ensuring every client experiences transformative care.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated SUD Counselor to join our team at New Dawn Treatment Center. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to our mission by providing compassionate support and effective therapeutic interventions to individuals seeking recovery. Your expertise will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group counseling sessions to clients.
  • Conduct assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.

Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.

  • Support clients through crisis intervention and management.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Facilitate family involvement in the treatment process when appropriate.
  • Stay current with best practices in mental health and addiction counseling.

Qualifications

  • Valid state licensure as a SUD Counselor or equivalent certification.
  • Strong experience in psychotherapy and addiction counseling.
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and mental health disorders.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Experience with group therapy facilitation is preferred.
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records systems is a plus.
  • Compassionate approach towards client care.

Call-To-Action

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals on their journey to recovery, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team at New Dawn Treatment Center!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Individual counselingTreatment planningHIPAA complianceMental health assessmentMultidisciplinary collaboration

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Orangevale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$522k
Typical market rent
$2,207/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.