Alcohol and Drug Counselor I​/II

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCYBEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BRAN CHORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING POSESSION OF A VALID DRIVERS LICENSERESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED FINAL FILING DATE: SEPTEMBER 04, 2026, AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

Alcohol and Drug Counselor I: $3,740 - $4,774

APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $21.58 - $27.54 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Alcohol and Drug Counselor II: $4,330 - $5,527 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $24.98 - $31.88 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

This position is in the United Public Employees of California – Professional Unit bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases:
Shasta County Labor Agreements

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with the community to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of Shasta County residents. HHSA is organized into four branches:
Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and a centralized Administration Services. HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill, and those without resources look to HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety.

A dedicated to improving the well-being of our community through comprehensive mental health services and essential social services to adults, children, and families. By integrating both behavioral health and social support services, we strive to build a healthier community by ensuring individuals have the resources they need to achieve stability and wholeness.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor I:

Under the general supervision, provides alcohol and drug counseling, case management services, advocacy, education and support to groups, families, couples, and individuals.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor II:

Under direction, provides alcohol and drug counseling, case management services, advocacy, education and support to groups, families, couples, and individuals.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor I is the trainee class in the professional Alcohol and Drug Counselor series. A position in this class is distinguished from that of the next higher class of Alcohol and Drug Counselor II in that the incumbent is given constant and detailed supervision in learning such items as departmental organization, social service programs, basic case study methods and casework services.

As experience is gained, employees are assigned selected caseloads where consequence of error is minimal; case recommendations and casework methodology, however, continue to receive close review.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor II is the journey level position in the Alcohol and Drug Counselor series. Incumbents spend a substantial part of their time on the more difficult, sensitive, and specialized services where major case decisions are made independently and where consequence of error may be significant. Advanced casework skills, a high degree of program knowledge, judgment, and creativity are required.

The Health & Human Services Agency of Shasta County is committed to providing fair and equal access to services. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics.

The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers. With a professional attitude and appearance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being. This individual will be a positive contributor to the site culture and exemplify the agency values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence.

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