AOD Counselor / Substance Use Disorder Counselor

AOD Counselor / Substance Use Disorder Counselor 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Encino, CA 91436 $32 an hour - Part-time Primary & Urgent Care 19 reviews $32 an hour -

Part-time About Us:

Small 6-bed residential substance use disorder treatment program in Encino, CA seeking an AOD Counselor to provide counseling, group facilitation, treatment planning support, and clinical documentation for adult clients in a structured residential setting.

Position Summary:

The AOD Counselor will provide substance use disorder counseling services, facilitate recovery-focused groups, assist with treatment planning, complete documentation, and coordinate with program leadership to support client care and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention, recovery skills, and process groups Provide individual counseling and recovery planning support Assist with treatment plans, progress notes, discharge planning, and continuing care planning Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation Communicate client progress, risks, incidents, and concerns to the Program Director Follow program policies, DHCS requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and ethical standards Participate in staff meetings, training, quality improvement, and chart review activities Support a professional, safe, recovery-oriented residential environment

Required Qualifications:

Current California AOD registration or certification through a DHCS-recognized certifying organization, or licensed professional acting within scope Experience providing SUD counseling services Ability to complete compliant clinical documentation Knowledge of relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, treatment planning, and recovery support Ability to pass required background/reference checks Professional, reliable, and appropriate for a small residential treatment setting

Preferred Qualifications:

CADC, CATC, SUDCC, LAADC, or equivalent certification Residential treatment experience Experience with ASAM criteria and DHCS documentation standards Experience with co-occurring mental health concerns Prior work in detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient SUD treatment

Schedule:

Part-time or full-time schedule available. Exact schedule to be discussed based on program needs and applicant availability. Some evening or weekend availability preferred.

Benefits:

Paid sick leave as required by California law Workers' compensation coverage Payroll tax withholding through W-2 employment Paid training required by the program Limited paid time off may be available depending on schedule and tenure Health insurance is not currently offered How to

Apply:

Please submit your resume and include: Current AOD registration/certification (certification preferred) Which certifying organization? Current license number (include issue date and expiration date) Do you have BLS/CPR training? If so, when was it last completed? Do you have first aid training? If so when was it last completed? Date of last TB test and results of TB test Years of SUD counseling experience Residential treatment experience, if any

Availability Pay:

$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person