Substance Abuse Counselor

American Health Services/ Eldorado Community Services Centers is a certified, COA accredited substance abuse and addiction clinic that specializes in narcotic and opiate addiction with 20 locations throughout California and Texas.

We are seeking a SUD counselor, who meets California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs certification requirements at our Inglewood location, early morning shift, Monday-Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30pm.

Requirements:

• A SUD counselor candidate must be certified or Registered with CADTP or CCAPP per California DHCS regulations.
• Preference will be given to SUD counselors who have experience with medication assisted treatments used in addiction treatment programs.

Duties:

• A SUD counselor has the overall responsibility for counseling and oversight of assigned patients.
• A SUD counselor provides individual and/or group counseling for addiction and completes comprehensive assessments, interpretive summary and individualized addiction treatment plans.
• A SUD counselor maintains the client records and adheres to all State, Federal, Accreditation and Program regulations and performs duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Clinic Manager.

Benefits:

- Set hours

- Health and dental insurance

- 401 k plan

- Competitive pay

- PTO

Experience:

• Substance Abuse Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Inglewood

License:

• CADTP (Preferred)
• CCAPP (Preferred)

This position requires that applicants be Certified Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor: Must be certified by one of the agencies accredited by the NCCA and recognized by DHCS, which include CADTP and CCAPP; and who must adhere to all requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 9.

• At least 2 years or equivalent clinical experience or training necessary to provide counseling services to our patient population.
• Maintain compliance with the requirements for continuing education hours and/or units (CEH or CEU) as determined by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and/or other regulatory agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Inglewood, CA 90304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $24