1. Job Details
2. Posting Date: 05/16/2025
3. Reference ID: 242253
4. Location: Santa Barbara, CA
5. Work Location: Onsite, Santa Barbara 93110
6. Discipline: Care Management 
7. Job Type: Contract to Hire 
8. Salary Expectations/ Pay Rate or Range: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour DOE

1. Job Description

The Counselor provides direct clinical services to patients in an outpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment setting. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering therapeutic services, and collaborating with medical and behavioral health teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care. This role is essential in supporting patient recovery, reducing relapse risk, and connecting clients with additional resources as needed.

1. Responsibilities/ Job Duties: 
2. Provide orientation to new patients regarding program rules, policies, procedures, and patient rights.
3. Conduct intakes, initial assessments, discharge planning, and develop treatment plans in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational guidelines.
4. Administer biopsychosocial assessments and clinical screening tools (e.g., BAM-R, C-SSRS, GAD-7, PHQ-9).
5. Incorporate patients’ Strengths, Needs, Abilities, and Preferences (SNAP) into individualized treatment planning.
6. Deliver evidence-based counseling services, including individual and group therapy, using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
7. Evaluate and monitor high-risk patients; collaborate with medical providers and escalate concerns appropriately.
8. Coordinate referrals to internal and external resources including recovery support groups, mental health providers, and community agencies.
9. Document services accurately and timely in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
10. Participate in clinical team meetings, case conferences, training programs, and community outreach as needed.
11. Observe urine collections and assist with compliance monitoring when required.
12. Perform other duties as assigned to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
13. Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements: 
14. Associate’s degree or higher in Psychology or a related field
15. Technical/other training in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services or related field
16. Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
17. Schedule/ Shift: Monday - Friday 6am - 230pm 
18. Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.