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AOD Counselor I/II/III/IV, RYSE Above

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families·Sacramento, California

$62,400 - $86,000/yr·Full Time·Hybrid·2-5 yrs
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Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide individual and group rehabilitation services to children, youth, and families within the Drug Medi-Cal model. Manage case functions including assessments, safety plans, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and community partners.

*$1,000 hiring bonus,

Additional $1,500 spanish speaking bonus*

Qualifications: Education & Experience

AOD Counselor I

  • Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED
  • Registered as an Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor equivalent to the education and experience level described by 1 of the 3 California approved certification organizations

AOD Counselor II

  • Equivalent to a high school diploma, plus additional specialized training equal to two years of college in Addiction Studies/Alcohol & Drug Studies or related behavioral health/behavioral science fields, and two years of related experience and
  • Certification as an Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor equivalent to the education and experience level described above from 1 of 3 California approved certification organizations

AOD Counselor III

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction Studies/Alcohol & Drug Studies or related behavioral health/behavioral science fields, and
  • Certification as an Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor equivalent to the education and experience level described above from 1 of 3 California approved certification organizations

AOD Counselor IV

  • Master’s Degree in Addiction Studies/Alcohol & Drug Studies or related behavioral health/behavioral science fields, and
  • Certification as an Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor equivalent to the education and experience level described above from 1 of 3 California approved certification organizations

All Levels

  • Lived experience preferred, minimum 2 years sobriety required
  • Bilingual, in a threshold language is preferred

Essential job functions

Position Specific

Provides services to assigned children, youth, and families in the home, office, school, or other community-based settings. May utilize telehealth per current agency and contractor guidelines.

Possesses specific cultural competence to work with and outreach to culturally diverse populations and communities.

Provides services to children and youth involved in the identified systems meeting all County requirements as listed in program scope.

Provides Drug Medi-Cal individual rehabilitation to youth as identified in youth’s treatment plan.

Provides Drug Medi-Cal collateral support to caregivers and significant support persons as identified in youth’s treatment plan.

Develops and facilitates Drug Medi-Cal rehabilitative and/or skill building groups.

Completes Functional Assessments and Crisis Plans prior to providing rehabilitation as assigned.

Model and coach positive, constructive attitudes and behaviors in managing difficult situations in school, work, and living situations.

Completes Drug Medi-Cal Screening, Intake, Core Assessment, Mid Assessment and Discharge packets as assigned per scope of practice.

Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community partners.

Develops and prepares updates to individualized safety plans in coordination with youth’s child family team, maximizing the use of natural supports and community-based resources.

Provides other case management functions as necessary, securing formal resources, and keeping team members informed of progress and challenges presented.

Participates in Child Family Team (CFT), multi-disciplinary team, hospital, crisis, psychiatric, court, school, and provider meetings as scheduled.

Provides and documents all Drug Medi-Cal eligible billable and non-billable services, including but not limited to assessment, plan development, group session, collateral, rehabilitation, and crisis intervention within required timelines.

Attends all staff meetings, consumer meetings, and consultation meetings as scheduled.

Participates in the agency 24 hour family support on-call rotation.

Able to provide or arrange for safe transportation for youth and families to services as needed.

Participates in utilization, accreditation, and peer review process as assigned.

Works collaboratively with all internal programs, departments, and staff to provide support as needed.

  • Agency Specific
  • Perform all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
  • Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
  • Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
  • Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
  • Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
  • Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned

Employment At-Will Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason.

Check out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

https://www.ssyaf.org/diversity-equity-inclusion [https://www.ssyaf.org/diversity-equity-inclusion]

Compensation This position may be filled at any level listed in this posting. Level determination is based on the role’s minimum qualifications and the candidate’s directly relevant experience and scope of responsibility.

The posted salary bands represent the full pay range for each role and reflect opportunities for compensation growth over time. The typical hiring ranges reflect where we reasonably expect to make offers to new hires based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Level I • Typical hiring range

  • $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
  • Full salary band: $22.00 – $32.00 per hour

Level II • Typical hiring range

  • $24.00 – $28.00 per hour
  • Full salary band: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour

Level III • Typical hiring range

  • $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
  • Full salary band: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Level IV • Typical hiring range

  • $62,400 – $72,800 per year
  • Full salary band: $62,400 - $86,000 per year

Compensation offers are made through our established compensation framework to promote fairness, consistency, and internal equity.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma up to a Master's degree depending on the level, along with corresponding California-approved AOD certification. Minimum of 2 years sobriety is required, and lived experience or bilingual skills are preferred.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Cultural Competence
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Safety Planning
  • Group Facilitation
  • Bilingual Communication
  • Functional Assessments
  • Alcohol And Other Drug Counseling
  • Drug Medi-Cal Rehabilitation

Benefits

  • Hiring Bonus
  • Spanish Speaking Bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$62,400 - $86,000/yr
Location
Sacramento, California
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families (SSYAF) provides a continuum of care to empower youth and families to overcome challenges together, as well as connects youth in foster care to the permanent loving families they need and deserve. This includes the following array of...

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Maintains positive relationships with consumers and customers.

Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in Employee Development Plan.

Coordinates with other services provided under the Drug Medi-Cal model, acting in collaboration with other partners and ensuring documentation reflects standards that meet or surpass the agency’s, state and federal Drug Medi-Cal/Medicaid standards.

Market context

California behavioral health roles stay in steady demand

In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.

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