Top 51 Substance use disorder counselor Jobs in Riverside Ca

Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Unicare Community Health Center —Ontario, CA
- $43 - $65 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
School Counselor
US Bureau of Indian Education —Riverside, CA
- $41.27 - $74.86 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Addiction Medicine
Bilingual Substance Use Counselor - DUI
Riverside Recovery Resources —Riverside, CA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
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Group Facilitator I
Social Science Services Inc. dba Cedar House Life Change Center —Riverside, CA
- $23.00 - $32.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Therapist - Substance Abuse Treatment
Serenity Lodge —Lake Arrowhead, CA
- From $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Addiction Medicine
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Colton Therapist
Open Door Counseling —Colton, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
- Professional development assistance
- Life insurance
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Group Facilitator-Substance Abuse Treatment
Zinnia Health —Lake Arrowhead, CA
- From $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Addiction Medicine
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Counselor
MFI Recovery Center —Riverside, CA
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Certified SUD Counselor
Riverside Recovery Resources —Riverside, CA
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Current TB test
- Paid time off
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Certified Alcohol and Other Drug / Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Per Diem)
Sunbridge Braswell Enterprise LLC —Highland, CA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
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Behavioral Health Clinician
St Johns Community Health —San Bernardino, CA
- $73,000 - $135,500 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Spanish
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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SUD Counselor - Pomona Women's Center
Health Right 360 —Pomona, CA
- $25.11 - $35.49 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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SUD Counselor (On-Call) - Pomona Women's Center
Health Right 360 —Pomona, CA
- $25.11 - $31.12 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Addiction Medicine
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 345
Telecare Corporation —San Bernardino, CA
- $25.35 - $31.32 an hour
- Overnight shift
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Addiction Medicine
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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11d
Counselor I/II
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC —Pomona, CA
- $24.00 - $29.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Vital signs
- Addiction Medicine
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Clinician I/II
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC —Pomona, CA
- $28.00 - $40.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Master of Social Work
- Psychiatry
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Lead Counselor - Pomona Women's Center
Health Right 360 —Pomona, CA
- $27.57 - $29.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Lead Counselor
The Salvation Army - ARC Riverside County —Perris, CA
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Mid-level
Clinical Supervisor
INNERPEACE THERAPY —Upland, CA
- $60 - $70 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- Management
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Work from home
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Case Manager/Counselor
Destiny Recovery Center LLC —Redlands, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
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Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Unicare Community Health Center -
Ontario, CA

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Job Details

$43 - $65 an hour

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Crisis prevention
Harm reduction
Outpatient experience
Substance abuse
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
Cultural diversity counseling

Full Job Description

Req #167

Unicare Community Health Center-Ontario 437, 437 North Euclid Ave, Ontario, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 5, 2026, 2:00 AM

Job Summary

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor will work with individuals, families, and groups to provide therapeutic support and education to those affected by substance misuse in a manner that upholds Unicare Community Health Center’s mission to improve the health status and well-being of underserved segments of the population in the communities we serve through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health education, and services The Substance Use Disorder Counselor will help clients understand the nature of substance misuse develop coping strategies, and work toward reducing and/or eliminating use, guided by evidence-based harm reduction strategies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with reasonable accommodation.

Conduct patient interviews to gather information, assess ASAM level of care and associated needs, determine the appropriate need, and develop a plan based on ASAM criteria.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment of results and client needs.
Provide individual, group, or family counseling to help clients address their addiction.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Assist clients in accessing additional resources, such as housing, employment, or medical care, to support their recovery.
Educate clients and their families about the effects of substance misuse and the importance of recovery.
Provide relapse prevention strategies and support during recovery.
Maintain accurate records of client interactions, treatment progress, and outcomes.
Maintain accuracy, completeness, and timeliness with SUD records. All SUD documentation must be closed within 48 hours of the encounter to ensure high standards of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Comply with legal and ethical standards related to confidentiality and patient privacy including 42 CFR in part 2.
Participate in the development of patients' individualized care plans, in a timely and thorough manner.
Collaborates closely with the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) team, including supporting patient adherence and engagement to this care.
Coordinates and collaborates with Behavioral Health Providers, Primary Care Providers, Behavioral Health Coordinators and MA’s, Case Managers, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Director of Behavioral Health, Chief Medical Officer, MAT team and other Staff to improve health outcomes and to support patient adherence and engagement to this care.
Facilitate referrals to other services and allied agencies as needed.
Works closely with Unicare’s Psychiatrists and other therapists when needed.
Serves as a mandated Child Protective Services (CPS) and Adult/Elder Abuse reporter.
Facilitates and participates in chart reviews and audits of behavioral health clinicians.
Attends and participates in a variety of internal and external meetings.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Is engaged and facilitates outreach initiatives.
Proactively utilize clinical supervision and/or peer consultation.
Productivity expectations are balanced with quality of care and documentation requirements, though direct patient care usually comprises 7 hours/day.

Non-Essential Functions

As directed by the Director of Behavioral Health, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.

Professional Requirements

Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Maintain current license, registrations and/or certifications.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Must have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

One (1) to (2) years' experience required.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with one of the California Department of Health Care Services’ currently approved certification organizations.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires a comprehensive knowledge of substance use disorder in outpatient settings including the most recent evidence-based harm reduction intervention and motivational interviewing techniques.
General knowledge of behavioral health counseling skills, including the ability to perform biopsychosocial assessments, crisis prevention, and coping skills development.
Knowledge and ability to find resources for patients and the ability to link and refer patients as needed.
Applied understanding of the ASAM Levels of Care.
General understanding of Medication Assisted Treatment as part of holistic SUD treatment.
Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
Knowledge of providing culturally competent services to a variety of diverse patients.
Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.
Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities.
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.
Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Willing to work flexible hours, including evening and/or weekends.
Must be self-directed and work productively with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
Pushing and pulling objects up to 25 lbs.
Frequent wrist, hand, and finger dexterity to perform fine motor function.
Position requires light to moderate work with 25 lb. maximum weight to lift and carry.
Full range of body motion requires twisting body, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, listening, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Working Conditions

Non-Ionizing Radiation (microwaves)
Hazardous Exposure (chemical [E.G. Latex] and infectious)

Work Schedule

You will generally be scheduled to work each day Monday through Friday, with starting times each day varying between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and ending time between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., as required to meet the operational needs of the company. There will be occasional Saturdays as needed.

You will need to travel to other clinic locations as needed for cross coverage support.

Our Mission

The mission of Unicare is to be a community health care organization that treats everyone with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity to help create an environment in which all can prosper.

Job Details

Pay Type

Hourly

Hiring Min Rate

43 USD

Hiring Max Rate

65 USD

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