Click Here to Learn More About Tehama County Health Services! Click here to learn more about Tehama County! Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients. Salary (A-E Steps) Drug & Alcohol Counselor I $22.63

• $27.50 Hourly/$1,810.40
• $2,200.00 Biweekly Drug & Alcohol Counselor II $24.98
• $30.36 Hourly/$1,998.40
• $2,428.

80 Biweekly Bilingual Incentive! Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% above the Drug & Alcohol I or Drug & Alcohol II base salary. About the

Position:

Provides drug and alcohol counseling, case management services, and support to groups and individuals. Develops and implements education and prevention programming. Conducts initial screenings of potential clients; gathers and assesses relevant background information; manages client waiting lists; Evaluates the severity of client problems and determines the appropriate level of care; formulates treatment and discharge plans; Provides drug and alcohol counseling and crisis intervention services to individuals, families, and groups; manages the more difficult cases as assigned, including dual and multi-diagnosed disorders (i.e. mental illness, HIV, or other acute/chronic medical conditions).

Bilingual Candidates:

Translates, interprets and otherwise communicates with members of the Spanish speaking community. Click on the position title below to view the full classification specification. Drug & Alcohol Counselor I | Drug & Alcohol Counselor II Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of a drug and alcohol addiction studies program as part of two (2) years of formal education beyond high school in psychology, sociology, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience is preferred.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered .

License & Special Requirements :

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active certification. Must possess, or be willing to obtain, national provider identifier (NPI). Drug & Alcohol Counselor I

• requires registration to obtain a State of California certification as a Drug/Alcohol Counselor within six months of date of hire.

Also requires possession of a valid State of California certification as a Drug/Alcohol Counselor within five years of date of registration. Failure to obtain certification as outlined will result in the incumbent becoming disqualified for further employment as a Drug/Alcohol Counselor I. Drug & Alcohol Counselor II

• requires possession of a valid California Drug/Alcohol Counselor Certification.

BILINGUAL CANDIDATES

• Must pass a written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

The department currently is recruiting to fill multiple vacancies. In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Drug & Alcohol Counselor I/II, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Testing Dates:

August 3

• 5, 2026.

Testing will be provided via email.

Tentative Interview Dates:

1st

• Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 9:00am to 11:00am. 2nd
• Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
• Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

Bilingual Incentive! Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% above the Drug & Alcohol I or Drug & Alcohol II base salary. New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step. In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a

COVID-19

vaccination, although it is highly recommended. Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions about this recruitment please contact: Emily Unger | 530-527-8491 x3830 | Emily.

Unger@tchsa.net All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE

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