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Alcohol Drug Counselor II

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: Father Joe's Villages
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Community Health
  • Social Work
    Mental Health, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor II

Job Title: Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor II GH

Reports To: Manager of Alcohol and Drug Counselors

Summary

This Certified position provides individual recovery sessions, group sessions, and crisis intervention for clients in a Sober Choice section of the Golden Hall Shelter. The purpose of this environment is to support recovery and improve clients’ capacity to attain and sustain income and housing. May provide referrals to inpatient or outpatient treatment and MAT services if needed.

Essential Functions

  • AOD Assessments, individual counseling, group counseling, treatment planning, minor case management, and referrals/coordination for other appropriate services. Provides individual recovery sessions to clients and completes accompanying session documentation in the database.
  • Prepares curriculum materials & provides group treatment sessions for clients.
  • Completes timely clinical documentation and participates in weekly peer review and MAS meetings.
  • Monitors client progress and modifies their treatment plans as needed.
  • Coordinates with social and medical agencies, healthcare providers, and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services.
  • Completes continuing education courses to maintain Counselor certification and stay up-to-date on the latest practices.
  • Ability to function independently while also working closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
  • Follows up on referrals from FJV and the community.
  • Attends weekly individual and peer supervision.
  • Ensures on-time completion of assigned trainings and policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

  • Associates and/or Bachelor’s Degree in counseling or related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with clients experiencing homelessness, low income, or at-risk population.
  • Certified as Counselor with an accredited AOD Certificate program.
  • Current registration with CADTP, CAADE, or CCAPP.
  • Basic user of MS Office and electronic health record systems.
  • CPR certified (can be obtained after hire).
  • Participate in an annual Tuberculosis screening and/or other screenings when necessary.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be granted where appropriate.
  • About Father Joe’s Villages

    At Father Joe’s Villages, we’re looking for compassionate, mission-driven individuals to join our team and help us end homelessness one life at a time. Our work is driven by our C.R.E.E.D which is the foundation for our interactions with clients, volunteers, other staff members, and the community at large:

    Our Values

  • Compassion: Concern for others and the desire to assist.
  • Respect: An act of giving particular or special regard.
  • Empathy: Understanding and being aware of and sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others without judgment.
  • Empowerment: Helping others to help themselves.
  • Dignity: All people are considered worthy of our esteem.
  • About the company

    As the largest homeless services provider in San Diego, we offer a range of housing and supportive services designed to work collectively to prevent and end homelessness as effectively and efficiently as possible.

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