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New Dawn Treatment Centers
Sacramento, California

IOP SUD Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24-$27/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

Schedule: Some evenings required.

Company Overview

New Dawn Treatment Center has been a cornerstone of mental health and addiction treatment in Sacramento and Reno, 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 Reno, NV. 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

  • Participates in client treatment planning and continuum of care.
  • Conducts group sessions as scheduled, and documents as required.
  • Assists with modifying behavioral problems, as needed.
  • Responsible for initial treatment assessments, as well as follow up assignments.
  • Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed promptly.
  • Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed.
  • Maintain a positive therapeutic environment, providing individual and group counseling.

Oversee and manage client incidents, ensuring they are addressed promptly and effectively, and ensure that incident reports are completed accurately and on time.

  • Complete necessary community referrals and ensure continuity of care with other agencies as needed.
  • Conduct assessments, screenings, treatment planning, and managing clients' progress.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must possess a current and valid certification: SUDCC or CADC.
  • Must have at least two years' experience working with clients with substance use disorder.
  • Experience in conducting group sessions and one on one sessions required.
  • Understands the principles and applications of evidenced based treatment modalities.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and maintain personal auto insurance coverage.

  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
  • Must have a current TB test or chest x-ray.
  • Experience in electronic charting preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and CFR-42 client confidentiality regulations.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work well and quickly under pressure both individually and as part of a team.
  • Excellent project management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

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
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance use disorder counselingGroup therapyIndividual counselingHIPAA complianceCFR-42 regulationsCase managementAssessment and screening

Substance Use Disorder Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 44 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 68% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.