SUD Counselor - Residential

Join McAlister Institute as a SUD Counselor – Residential, Weekends Required in San Diego, California. Join McAlister Institute, a 48-year beacon in San Diego's Recovery Community. We are seeking a few compassionate and dedicated Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors to join our McAlister team.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote the mission, philosophy, values, and direction of McAlister Institute.

• Maintain an active caseload of clients, providing individual and group counseling in adult and/or teen programs.

• Conduct comprehensive, individualized screening and assessments, including the ASI and ASAM PCC to determine the needs of clients and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Facilitate evidence-based, culturally competent, trauma-informed treatment programs and interventions tailored to the specific needs of the population served.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered SUD Counselor (CAADE, CADTP, or equivalent required).

• Minimum of two years’ experience in behavioral health services.

• Experience working with adult populations in a counseling or therapeutic setting.

• Demonstrated success working with the unique needs of clients referred through agencies such as the Probation Department, Child Welfare Services, Dependency Drug Court, and the criminal justice system preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

• Pay rate: hour1 - $30/hour.

• 12 days PTO.

• Student loan repayment assistance.

• PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• On-site position.

• Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with McAlister Institute in San Diego, California.