SUD Counselor (Registered / Certified)

Full-time / Non-Exempt
M-F 10:00am-6:30pm. Rotating: T/Th 12:30pm-9:00pm Rotating: Sat 8:30am-5pm
Hybrid – Remote and Office/Field
Salary: $40,000

The SUD Counselor provides linkage, resources, and referrals to other community based service. This includes providing individual, family, and group counseling. The SUD Counselor is responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of existing local private and public community programs, the services they provide, and their eligibility requirements.

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!
Competitive Wages
Vacation and sick leave
Employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits
16 paid holidays plus paid birthday off
BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available
Employee referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals
Paid educational leave
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Requirements - Education/Experience
Bachelors Degree preferred
MUST BE A REGISTERED or CERTIFIED as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with a state approved certifying agency.
C.A.C., RADT or equivalent experience in drug treatment in a social service environment.
Current California driver’s license, car insurance and registration.
6 months experience
COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.

If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 323.242.5000, Ext. 1258 or by email to scardenas@shieldsforfamilies.org.