Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor (SUDCC-II, II) or (CADC-II, III) or (CATC-II, III)

Wellpath·Merced, California

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

About the role

The counselor evaluates and treats individuals with substance use disorders through screenings, assessments, and person-centered treatment plans. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate reentry services and ensure continuity of care for justice-involved individuals.

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Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports:
Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment
Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
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Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference The Substance Use Disorder Counselor evaluates, treats, and supports individuals in their recovery from substance use disorders. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary team to help achieve positive clinical outcomes and support continuity of care. The position prepares individuals for discharge and collaborates with care teams to ensure ongoing treatment needs are addressed. The counselor provides substance use counseling services to justice-involved individuals in alignment with Medi-Cal and CalAIM program requirements. Key Responsibilities Conduct SUD screenings, assessments, and provide individual and group counseling while developing person-centered treatment plans. Focus on engagement, stabilization, relapse prevention, and readiness for continued treatment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support discharge planning with clinical input and documentation. Coordinate with external providers and agencies to support continuity of care and post-release services. Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation while providing crisis intervention and maintaining confidentiality. Additional Details Preferred candidates will have experience working with justice-involved populations, Medi-Cal/CalAIM programs, reentry services, MAT programs, co-occurring disorders, community referrals, and multidisciplinary care teams. Strong group facilitation skills, clear documentation habits, and comfort coordinating with outside providers are highly valuable in this role. You’ll conduct assessments and intakes, develop individualized treatment plans, facilitate group counseling sessions, and provide individual support to patients at varying stages of recovery. This role is especially focused on CalAIM-related care coordination, reentry planning, and helping patients successfully connect to services after release. Much of the work centers on group facilitation, behavior change, relapse prevention, and supporting patients with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs. You’ll document services in the medical record, track patient progress, support medical necessity and compliance standards, and collaborate with internal clinical teams, discharge planners, community providers, and local resources. A key part of the role is preparing patients for successful reentry by identifying barriers, coordinating referrals, supporting warm handoffs, and building realistic plans for continued SUD treatment, MAT services, behavioral health care, housing, benefits, and other community-based supports. This position plays a direct role in improving continuity of care and long-term outcomes for justice-involved individuals. Certification/Licensure in one of the following is required: Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor — SUDCC-II or SUDCC-III Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor — CADC-II or CADC-III Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor — CATC-II or CATC-III Qualifications & Requirements Education High School diploma and certification required. Bachelor’s degree in health services field is preferred. Experience Experience providing SUD counseling required. Ability to practice independently preferred. Licenses/Certifications Licensed/Certified in an addiction counseling specialty, such as: Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor II, III (SUDCC-II, II) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, III (CADC-II, III) Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor II, III (CATC-II, III) Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a valid SUD certification (SUDCC, CADC, or CATC levels II or III). Experience providing SUD counseling is required, while a bachelor's degree in a health services field is preferred.

high school
bachelor degree
professional certificate
Case Management
Treatment Planning
Crisis Intervention
Care Coordination
Clinical Documentation
Individual Counseling
Discharge Planning
Group Facilitation
Relapse Prevention
Behavior Change
Reentry Planning
SUD Screenings

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401k
Tuition Assistance
Product Discounts
Company Paid Life Insurance
DailyPay
Health Coaching
Dependent Scholarships
Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Fitness Memberships
Discounted Home and Auto Loans
Free Counseling

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Location: Merced, California
Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Jul 8, 2027
Application: Employer website

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor (SUDCC-II, II) or (CADC-II, III) or (CATC-II, III)

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor (SUDCC-II, II) or (CADC-II, III) or (CATC-II, III)

About the role

Requirements

Benefits

Posting details

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California behavioral health roles stay in steady demand

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