Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Community

JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care for low-income, high at-risk youth. 

The role of the Substance Abuse Counselor is to provide interventions that develop coping and problem-solving skills, teach social skills, and teach transference of those skills into the home, school, and community. A Substance Abuse Counselor is part of a multi-disciplinary team that implements integrated substance abuse services, provides individual and group counseling, and monitors the needs of clients with substance use disorders.

Starting Pay Range:

$23 - $26 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years’ experience as a drug and alcohol counselor working with adolescent population and Registration with one of State of California's approved Alcohol & Drug agencies. 
• Certification with one of State of California's approved Alcohol & Drug agencies preferred. 
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications. 
• Valid California Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.