Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselors Bay Area ( Marin County/ Multiple Locations )

About Us

We Believe

Center Point’s programs promote increased stability, self-reliance, personal productivity and social responsibility. Center Point believes that individuals, families and communities can flourish when the cycles of poverty, illiteracy, abuse, neglect, unemployment, homelessness and crime are interrupted by specialized and effective rehabilitation services.

Our Mission

Center Point’s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment and homelessness.

Center Point offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.

Full Job Description : Substance Abuse Counselors

Counselors: Non-profit behavioral health agency, seeks certified and experienced substance abuse counselors to conduct screening and assessments; provide individual and group counseling; develop treatment plans; create and maintain client charts ultilizing electronic health records in compliance with regulatory agencies and funder; facilitate relapse prevention and continuing care services; and provide follow-up and aftercare counseling and case management in our community and in-custody programs. It is mandatory that counselors are certified by a State of California Accredited Institution. Currently looking at community and in-custody programs for both men's and women's settings. The schedule could require weekends/evenings so must be flexible. There are openings for evening and nighttime shifts. Prior experience working with clients in a substance abuse treatment program is required. Positions are currently available for multiple locations around the Marin, and Alameda county. The requirements for the position include, but are not limited to the following:

Substance Abuse counselor certification or clinical license from a State of California Accredited Institution; CCAPP, CADTP, CAADE, BBS (LMFT, LCSW, etc.)

Demonstrated experience providing substance abuse treatment services with criminal justice populations (state parole and probation) is required;

Experience with evidence-based substance abuse treatment models and an understanding of treatment modalities is expected;

Knowledge of community resources and services is preferred;

Must be able to pass and maintain a criminal justice security clearance;

Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.

- To be considered for a Drug and Alcohol Counselor Position you must be certified by with one of the following entities (being register for school only does not count):

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAAP) Accredited Program – Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor

California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) Accredited Program – Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor

California Association for Drug and Alcohol Educators (CAADE) Accredited Program

Salary:

Certified: $27-$31/HR (Depending on experience)

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Experience: Addiction Counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

License: Counseling Certification (Required)

Work Location: Marin County

Benefits offered:

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Other types of insurance

Company's website: cpinc.org

Work Remotely: No

Ability to Relocate: Marin County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)