Substance Use Counselor CATC CADC SUDCC - Probation Mental Health 327

Job Posted 1/18/2025
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Ocean Beach, CA 92110
United States
Job Description
“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Case Manager Substance Use Counselor Certified serves as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and addictions.

Shifts Available:

Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Expected starting wage range is $26.46 - $32.69. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

  • Must have at minimum a high school diploma or GED

  • Must have California SUD certification: CATC, CADC, SUDCC

  • Six (6) months’ experience in addictions setting

  • All certifications must be maintained for duration of employment

  • Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.

  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

  • Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.


What’s In It for You*


  • Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year

  • Nine Paid Holidays

  • Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships

  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

  • For more information visit : https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits



Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.


Program Type: Community-based


To Make Referrals: San Diego BHC provides court-ordered treatment for persons who have been incarcerated and referred through the Behavioral Health Court Calendar of San Diego County Superior Court.


# of Members: 111 members


Who We Serve:



  • Adults ages 18 and older

  • Probation-eligible

  • US citizen or proof of legal status

  • Mentally competent

  • Diagnosed with serious mental illness


About the Program: The San Diego BHC program is an active partnership between Telecare and the County of San Diego, superior court, the public defender and district attorney’s offices, and the probation department. Members are able to begin ACT services as soon as they are released from jail and are required to commit to the program for 18 months in order to participate. The primary focus of the program is to ensure members are set up with the proper resources and tools they will need to move forward without re-offending.



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*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Case Manager, Case Management, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Mental Health Worker

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.