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THE POSITION: Under supervision (Level I) or general direction (Level II/III), the incumbent performs educational and counseling services for clients with a substance use disorder or problematic substance use and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Positions in the Alcohol and Drug Treatment Specialist series are distinguished by the certification requirements and level (entry, journey, lead). Each level entails increasing responsibility for counseling, educating, and developing treatment plans for individuals and small groups.
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Specialist I is the entry level in which incumbents gain interviewing and instructing skills and demonstrate requisite competencies for advancement to the journey level.
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Specialist II is the journey level in which incumbents provide the full scope of counseling and treatment services.
Alcohol Drug Treatment Specialist III is the lead level and highest in this classification series. Incumbents are expected to be certified counselors who lead and train subordinate staff within their programs.
APPROXIMATE SALARIES
ADTS I: $23.00 - $32.15 Hourly
ADTS II: $27.62 - $38.68 Hourly
ADTS III: $32.68 - $45.80 Hourly
EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
VETERAN’S POINTS: This is a trainee/entry level classification (Level I), and Veteran’s Points may apply to eligible candidates.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Behavioral Health
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Specialist I/II/III are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency.
There are currently twelve (12) regular, full-time vacancies.
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: October 23, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Level I
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Conducts intake interviews, assessments, one-on-one interviews, teaches educational classes, performs toxicology testing, distributes harm reduction supplies, makes referrals, and coordinates client care
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Develops and/or delivers substance use presentations to clients, their families, community groups, and other agencies, as well as participates in community outreach events.
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Provides case management and data/record management.
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Participates in clinical staff meetings and program related trainings.
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Assists with on-call duties or stand-by duties that may include nights and weekends, when assigned to a 24-hours team
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Travels between various Behavioral Health facilities and community settings to provide services as needed.
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Performs other related duties as required.
Level II
In addition to the above duties, the ADTS II duties may include:
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Conducts individual, group, and family counseling to clients with a substance use disorder and their families.
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Performs client assessment and discharge processes and prepares and administers individual recovery treatment programs; refers clients to appropriate social services.
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Maintains client records and data management.
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Assists the program manager or clinic administrator with scheduling the work of program staff to deliver specific treatment services such as substance use and mental health to target populations.;
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Monitors and evaluates client participation in treatment programs.
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Acts as a liaison to the Courts and other County departments and agencies to coordinate a continuum of services.
Level III
In addition to the above duties, the ADTS III duties may include:
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Leads and instructs subordinate staff within their programs and/or divisions, resolves operational problems encountered during work, and trains staff on program policies and procedures.
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Assigns and prioritizes tasks for subordinates within the work group, evaluates program content, and gathers and analyzes data to determine the effectiveness of the program.
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Prepares statistical and fiscal reports as required by the program coordinator, division manager, or department administration.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources Health Care Agency no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at https://hr.ventura.org. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered to test candidates' knowledge of alcohol/drug knowledge, counseling, and legal and professional standards. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six (6) months.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Erin Niemi by e-mail at
[email protected] or by telephone at (805) 654-2568.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
