Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor - San Gabriel Valley CARE Program

Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor - San Gabriel Valley CARE Program

1411 N Grand Ave, Covina, CA 91724, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10 : 00 AM

JOB SUMMARY

Sycamores is a contracted provider with city of San Gabriel to operate the San Gabriel Valley -Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement Team (CARE Team). It is an in-person emergency behavioral health service responding to crises in three regions throughout the San Gabriel Valley. The SGV CARE Team services include, but not limited to : welfare checks, crisis intervention, de-escalation and stabilization, assessments, emotional / psycho-social support, and follow-up services to each client as appropriate.

The Substance Abuse Counselor for the San Gabriel Valley - CARE Team will be a part of the Response Team. The role of the Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor is to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment, and interventions that develop coping and problem-solving skills, teach social skills and transference of those skills into the home and community. A Substance Abuse Counselor is part of the multi-disciplinary team that implements integrated substance abuse services, and peer support services. They utilize evidence-based practices to ensure that consumers are receiving culturally and linguistically appropriate services and trauma-informed care. When not responding to crisis calls the Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor will provide outreach in coordination with law enforcement to identify high utilizers of 911 resources.

Starting Pay Range :

$70,720 - $72,800 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

Shift Schedule : JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification with one of the State of California's approved Alcohol & Drug agencies (CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP) required.
• Certified in the State of California as Level I or Level II Alcohol and Drug counselor required.
• 2 years' experience as a certified drug and alcohol counselor preferred.
• Experience working with the unhoused population and street outreach.
• Valid California Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.
• Ability to use agency vehicles with appropriate insurance for all transporting consumers and adhering to federal, state, and local motor vehicle safety standards when transporting children.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination : Conviction History.

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