Registered Substance Abuse Counselor
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Social Work
Substance Abuse Counselor, Community Health, Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Mental Health
About Interfaith Community Services:
As North County's largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services has been "helping people help themselves" since 1979. The organization provides a wide range of programs designed to empower hungry, homeless, and low-income community members to begin a pathway towards self-sufficiency. Each year, Interfaith Community Services impacts more than 20,000 community members by providing basic needs and nutrition support, social services, shelters and housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs and addiction recovery support.
Job Type
Full-time
About Interfaith Community Services:
As North County's largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services has been "helping people help themselves" since 1979. The organization provides a wide range of programs designed to empower hungry, homeless, and low-income community members to begin a pathway towards self-sufficiency. Each year, Interfaith Community Services impacts more than 20,000 community members by providing basic needs and nutrition support, social services, shelters and housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs and addiction recovery support.
Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 1,700 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 275, Interfaith provides a safe-haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 20,000 community members annually.
If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!
What You'll DoIn the Registered Substance Abuse Counselor/Residential role, you’ll provide direct services to clients located in addiction recovery programs within Interfaith. Registered substance abuse counselors work in conjunction with certified substance abuse counselors to provide support to clients who are experiencing homelessness, have alcohol and/or drug addictions, mental health, and social/legal/economic barriers. Registered substance abuse counselors maintain a safe and secure environment for the clients, ensure residents adhere to program policies, and support the mission of Interfaith Community Services.
- Support Certified Substance Abuse Counselors in maintaining caseload as prescribed by supervisor
- Ensure a clean, safe and healthy environment for all clients.
- Ensure the program areas are kept drug, alcohol and violence free
- Inform clients of all policies and procedures, and ensure compliance
- Work with Certified Substance Abuse Counselors to conduct screenings, admission, treatment planning 1:1 and group classes
- Evaluate client needs and identify appropriate resources within and outside the agency; advocate for the clients’ needs
- Enter activities and client demographics into databases and daily facility logs
- Collect and submit documentation in a timely and accurate manner
- Respond to client concerns in a timely manner, providing information through informal discussions and group discussion/sessions
- Conduct searches and safely removes any items not permitted on property
- Professionally and politely answer incoming telephone calls, provide information, and log shift transitions into the service log
- Strictly adhere to participant confidentiality as required by County, State, and Federal (42 CFR) regulations
- Work with other agency staff to maintain cohesiveness of community
- Provide assistance and notify appropriate agencies/organization in emergency situations, as described in standard emergency procedures
- Ensure that program always meet standards to pass State and Federal inspections
- Maintain contact with staff and supervisor to report any problems
- Coordinate wellness checks, fire drills and other checks annually or as needed
- Participate in all staff meetings and trainings
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Who You Are:
About
You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must be currently registered by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and…
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