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Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Options Recovery Services
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2025

Options Recovery Services is a community-based non-profit offering outpatient treatment for people struggling with substance use. Our mission is to break the cycle of addiction leading to homelessness, crime, broken families, illness and death. We are currently seeking full-time counselors to join our team of addiction professionals.

Eligible applicants must be a registered or certified Alcohol And Other Drug (AOD) Counselor in California. Location: Oakland or San Leandro

What the job entails:

  • Facilitation of daily treatment groups using approved curriculum
  • Conducting intake, assessment, treatment planning, individual counseling, crisis intervention and case management sessions
  • Documentation of group notes and individual services
  • Observing and collecting urinalysis specimens
  • General office support (answering phones, making copies, staying tidy etc.)

What the job requires:

  • Valid certification/licensure to perform AOD/SUD services in the state of California (required)
  • Proficiency in the 12-Core Functions of an AOD counselor and knowledge of "The Golden Thread"
  • Training or experience with the ASAM Criteria (recommended)
  • Two years of counseling experience (recommended)
  • Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products
  • Professionalism in dealing with clients and staff, and the ability to work as part of a team
  • Full vaccination for COVD-19

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.85 - $34.10 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

  • Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $34

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