TrueCare
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
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Job Description
TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities. We are committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare aims to improve the health of diverse communities. Our vision is to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated care.
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides direct counseling services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The counselor will conduct assessments, provide case management services and deliver evidence-based interventions in both individual and group settings. This role is essential in supporting clients through recovery and in helping them build the skills necessary for long-term sobriety. The counselor will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, client-centered care and ensure that clients have access to comprehensive support services.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of all ages and social and ethnic backgrounds, including patients, medical staff, co-workers and the public.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in substance abuse counseling, preferably in a community clinic or similar setting.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development. Strong knowledge of substance use disorder treatment models and interventions, including motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and documentation.
- The counselor may occasionally be required to work outside of regular clinic hours to meet client needs
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certification as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, or Registered as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDRC, SUDCC, CAODC, etc.) or other relevant certification as required by the state
The pay range for this role is $25.41 - $35.57 on an hourly basis.
TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.
Pay transparency: If you are hired at TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining an offer.
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Compensation details: 25.41-35.57 Hourly Wage
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Location: Oceanside, California, US
Posted Date: 9/10/2025
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