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Pays $26-$30/hr — Substance Use / Addiction Counselor market median is ~$60k (76 jobs)

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MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

Chula Vista, California

SUD Counselor

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

$54K-$62K/yr. Full-time. Help people overcome addiction. Meaningful work in Chula Vista. Join a mission-driven team.

Join MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS as a SUD Counselor in Chula Vista, California.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
  • Conduct chart and treatment plan reviews to ensure compliance with agency, federal, state, and local government standards, and monitor client progress and changing needs throughout treatment.
  • Support and encourage client’s family-significant others to participate in client stabilization and program services, offering referrals as needed.
  • Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.

Requirements

  • SUD Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required.
  • Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
  • Experience providing substance use disorder services preferred.
  • Cultural competency understanding required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $54K - $62K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS in Chula Vista, California.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Individual CounselingGroup CounselingCrisis InterventionASAM AssessmentsTreatment PlanningCare CoordinationRelapse PreventionCase DocumentationCultural CompetencyEHR SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeBilingual Communication

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Substance Use / Addiction Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 76 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

Mental Health Care
Edina, MN
51-200 employees
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