SUTS Counselor - Substance Use Program 353

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare 

What You Will Do to Change Lives 

The SUTS Counselor provides substance use treatment services to clients including individual and group counseling, family counseling, completing ASAM's, assessment, treatment and discharge planning, case management, linkages, referrals, and other supportive services to adults.

In Voluntary Residential Substance Use Treatment Programs, the term “member” means “resident” in consistence with Title 9.

Shifts Available: 

Short-Hour | AM | Shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Days: Saturday and Sundays

Expected starting wage range is $24.59 - $34.68. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) 

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT) as approved by DHCS the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and one (1) year experience as RADT in an AOD program
• Must maintain active status of certification and continuing education as required by licensing board
• Within two (2) months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes
• Demonstrated sensitivity to behavioral health issues and multi-cultural populations (e.g., exposure through family relationships, volunteering, or other previous experience(s) or coursework)
• Strong focus and passion to provide excellent customer service
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver. 

• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. 

What’s In It For You* 

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.

• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift).  Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)

• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship  

• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships  

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan 

• For more information visit:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits 

Join Our Compassionate Team 

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. 

The Muriel Wright Recovery Center SUTS helps people with active substance use issues to transition out of jail more effectively and begin the recovery process in a supportive environment. All services are mental health-informed, using approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change to help engage people in treatment. SUTS services are heavily group-based to build community and support, and are based on the Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) curriculum, a SAMSHA Evidence-Based Practice. Additional services include Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), relapse prevention, physical health screenings, etc. The Muriel Wright Recovery Center SUTS program is an ASAM Level 3.1 service and is operated under contract with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability 

*May vary by location and position type 

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.