Substance Use Counselor CADC

Company Description Adventist Health is a faith-inspired, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 100 communities across the West Coast and Hawaii through over 440 sites of care. The organization provides services in hospitals, clinics, home care and hospice agencies, and retirement centers, reaching both rural and urban populations. A diverse team of approximately 38,000 employees, medical staff physicians, allied health professionals, and volunteers is united by a mission of living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. Adventist Health is committed to patient-centered, quality care grounded in its heritage and values. The organization focuses on whole-person care, supporting physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being to improve community health outcomes.

Role Description The Substance Use Counselor CADC is a full-time, on-site role based in Vallejo, CA. This role provides direct counseling services to patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorder, including individual and group sessions, treatment planning, and ongoing case management. The counselor will primarily develop and lead the substance use IOP afternoon program. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical documentation, delivering evidence-based interventions, and participating in care conferences. The counselor also engages in discharge planning, connects patients with community resources, and supports family involvement when appropriate, while upholding Adventist Health’s commitment to compassionate, whole-person care.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential in California and compliance with all applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• Demonstrated skills in substance use assessment, individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and relapse prevention.
• Experience with evidence-based practices for substance use treatment (such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral approaches) and familiarity with co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Strong communication, active listening, and documentation skills, with the ability to build therapeutic rapport and maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and behavioral health professionals.
• Knowledge of community resources, recovery support systems, and referral processes to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and non-discriminatory care for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Typically requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field; experience in hospital or clinic-based substance use treatment is preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic health records for timely and accurate charting.