Substance Use Disorder Counselor I​/II

The Final date to receive applications for this position is October 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor I/II position is located within the Behavioral Health Division of the Health and Human Services Agency. This position provides substance use disorder services to individuals and families, including client engagement, assessment, case management, counseling, crisis support, referrals, care coordination, and documentation. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor II is the journey-level classification within the series and performs the full range of assigned duties, including responsibility for direct client services and more complex cases.

This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.
This is a limited term position until Fiscal Year .

• Conducts initial screenings and assessments of potential clients; gathers and assesses relevant background information; evaluates the severity of client problems and determines the appropriate level of care; formulates treatment and discharge plans designed to aid in social adjustment.
• Provides individual and group, counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, case management services, and other services as identified in the treatment plan with a focus on rehabilitating substance use disorders; monitors treatment and evaluates progress; advocates for clients with outside agencies.
• May be asked to make determination of crisis situation and authorizes 72 hour holds for placements as needed.
• Adheres to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended; the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 (Public Law 104-191); 42 CFR Part 2 Confidentiality and Privacy for Substance Use Disorder Treatment; maintains and enforces all aspects of confidentiality of client information.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of substance abuse life cycle symptoms and behaviors, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be compassionate towards clients and their families regardless of the circumstances.

I - Some experience in social or behavioral services or related field desired.

II - One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties comparable to a Case Manager I classification.

I/II - High school diploma or GED equivalent. Associate’s degree in social or behavioral sciences or a related field desirable.

I/II - Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license. Possess and maintain registration or certification equivalent to Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor certification from a California Department of Health Care Services approved certification program.