AOD Outpatient Counselor/Case Manager
First Steps Recovery·El Dorado Hills, California
First Steps Recovery·El Dorado Hills, California
Coordinate and provide individual and group counseling, intake assessments, and clinical services for residents in inpatient and outpatient care. Develop person-centered care plans and manage discharge planning while collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Description Join a Mission.
Build a Future.
Save Lives At First Steps Recovery, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer purpose.
As a leading, accredited behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facility, our work changes lives daily.
If you're driven by compassion, grounded in integrity, and thrive in a supportive, recovery-focused environment, you're exactly who we’re looking for.
When you join First Steps Recovery, you become part of a tight-knit, multidisciplinary team that values empathy, growth, and evidence-based care. Whether you’re working directly with clients or behind the scenes, every role here matters — and every day is an opportunity to make a difference.
· Medical, Dental, Vision benefits for full time employees · PTO / Sick Leave Plans for full time and part time employees · Free Employee Assistance Program for full time and part time employees · Free Legal consultations and benefits for full time and part time employees · Free Life Insurance for full time employees · Generous 401K program for full time and part time employees
If you're ready to be part of something bigger, we invite you to take your next step with us!
AODC Counselors are responsible for coordinating and providing Individual counseling and clinical services, group sessions, individual sessions and intake assessment services to residents both at inpatient and outpatient levels of care if applicable. The AODC Counselor provides development of resident resources, vocational counseling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of residents if applicable. Counselors will work in collaboration with the treatment team to plan and coordinate the resident’s progress through the continuum of care. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions: Uphold and enforce First Steps Recovery standards, policies and procedures, resident rights, and professional code of ethics and conduct. Ability to utilize agency comprehensive assessment tools in KIPU (Initial Treatment Plan, Discharge Planning, Initial Intake Assessment). Identify and prioritize individual needs and problems of the patient. Prepare comprehensive interpretive clinical summaries (as seen in KIPU). Develop person-centered care plans, including prioritized problem lists, SNAP, resident-reported goals, measurable and achievable objectives, and interventions. Provide individual and group counseling sessions utilizing Evidence Based Practices. Document resident progress toward treatment plan goals and objectives in Golden Thread. Prepare effective care level step-down Transition notes. Develop strong discharge plans and summaries for assigned caseload. Prepare clinical documentation accurately and within agency time frames, including completion and documentation of groups. Intervene during crisis intervention situations. Cooperate with health insurance clinical utilization reviews. Provide daily Progress Notes and detailed Clinical Notes to assist with UR’s. Participate in weekly Clinical Treatment team meetings with other team members as needed. Participate in the agency’s Orientation training, staff meetings, and in-service training. Provide information to and Spouses/Family Members on the resident’s behalf. Provide appropriate treatment interventions relative to the specific needs of each resident. Provide for discharge planning, contacting referring agency as needed. Adhere to code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures, and exercise professionalism at all times. Exercise awareness in cultural competency, resident satisfaction, quality of services, resident needs, and overall health and safety staff and residents.
Ability to perform duties as a counselor (12 Core Functions).
with respect to screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, referral, discharge summaries, clinical documentation, and professional ethics. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, utilization review, managed health care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals. Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with residents and their families.
Preferred AA or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the Human Services or Behavioral Health Registered as an AOD intern or a RADT-1 Intern Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification Desired. (CCAPP,CAADE,CADTP or Affiliate)
1-2 years experience in the field of addiction and mental health or equivalent human services work experience preferred. Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment a plus
Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email. Proficiency in KIPU Systems Resident Management Software
Certificates & Licenses: CPR/First AID Drug and Alcohol Counseling Credential or Internship Required
Other Requirements: Negative TB test results Medical Clearance to work Ability to pass pre-employment drug screenings
Market context
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.
