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Wellpath

Substance Use Disorder Counselor MAT - CalAim

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A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$28,351 / year median in California

+24% projected growth

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Substance Use Disorder Counselor MAT - CalAim Wellpath - 2.7 Dublin, CA Job Details Full-time $48.38 - $56.00 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Substance abuse counseling Substance abuse Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
Full Job Description You Matter :
Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us :
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference : The Substance Use Disorder Counselor evaluates, treats, and supports individuals in their recovery from substance use disorders. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary team to help achieve positive clinical outcomes and support continuity of care. The position prepares individuals for discharge and collaborates with care teams to ensure ongoing treatment needs are addressed. The counselor provides substance use counseling services to justice-involved individuals in alignment with Medi-Cal and CalAIM program requirements.
Key Responsibilities :
Conduct SUD screenings, assessments, and provide individual and group counseling while developing person-centered treatment plans. Focus on engagement, stabilization, relapse prevention, and readiness for continued treatment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support discharge planning with clinical input and documentation. Coordinate with external providers and agencies to support continuity of care and post-release services. Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation while providing crisis intervention and maintaining confidentiality.
Additional Details :
•$48.38 - $56.00 Based on Years of Experience •Must be independantly Certified•
Qualifications & Requirements :
Education High School diploma and certification required. Bachelor's degree in health services field is preferred. Experience Experience providing SUD counseling required. Ability to practice independently preferred. Licenses/Certifications Licensed/Certified in an addiction counseling specialty, such as: Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor II, III (SUDCC-II, II) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, III (CADC-II, III) Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor II, III (CATC-II, III) Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification We are an
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer :
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.