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Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 637

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27.85-$34.42/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Case Manager Substance Use Counselor Certified serves as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and addictions

Shifts Available

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $27.85 - $34.42. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC, SUDCC II, III, IV), or Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP in the state of WA). In AZ must be certified as Minimum state requirements as a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) or Licensed Substance Abuse Technician (LSAT)
  • Six (6) months’ experience in addictions setting
  • All certifications must be maintained for duration of employment
  • Within two (2) months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes
  • Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
  • Must be credentialed as a qualified mental health professional, where applicable
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
  • Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

What’s In It for You*

  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
  • Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
  • Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
  • Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • For more information visit: telecarecorp.com

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams.

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

CARE Court ACT will deliver time-limited, community-based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate in these services.

Our person-centered approach to care meets people wherever they are in their recovery — addressing the complex needs of the individual and connecting them to resources to thrive in their community. Our program is based on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model and Housing First Principles.

This means that our goal is to help members become independent, productive, and integrate back into their community. We also connect members to the proper resources that can help them achieve their goals.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Case Manager, Case Management, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Mental Health Worker If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Key Responsibilities

The Case Manager Substance Use Counselor Certified acts as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness, focusing on substance abuse and addictions. The role assists clients in living as independently as possible within their chosen community.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D along with specific addiction counseling certifications (CADC, CATC, SUDCC, CDP, LISAC, LASAC, or LSAT depending on location) and six months of addictions setting experience. Additional requirements include maintaining all certifications, learning billing codes, cultural sensitivity, being 18+, and holding current CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications.

Key Skills

Substance Use CounselingMental Health SupportAddictions TreatmentClient IndependenceBilling RequirementsMulti-cultural SensitivityCPR CertifiedFirst Aid CertifiedValid Driver's LicenseClient Transportation

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% are remote, 20% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 637 at Telecare a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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  • No weekends
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About Telecare

Mental Health Care
Alameda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Nine Paid Holidays
Shift Differentials
Free CEUs
Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
Online University Tuition Discount
Company Scholarships
Medical Insurance