AOD Counselor II – Men's Residential Facility

CLARE|MATRIX

AOD II Counselor providing proficient, trauma-informed SUD counseling services at CLARE|MATRIX. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting participant growth in recovery.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $27 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting SUD assessments, facilitating counseling sessions, and developing treatment plans while maintaining accurate documentation. Proficient in crisis intervention and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to support participant recovery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SUD AssessmentCounseling SkillsTreatment Plan DevelopmentCCAPP: CADC-I CertificationCrisis Intervention

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Hard Skills

ScreeningPsychoeducationDocumentation in EHRSkill-BuildingEvidence-Based Approaches

Soft Skills

Emotional MaturityResilienceInterpersonal SkillsGroup Dynamics Support

Certifications & Qualifications

CCAPP: CADC-ICPR/First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

SUD TreatmentResidential TreatmentOutpatient TreatmentMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationParticipant Care Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct screenings, SUD assessments, and participant intakes.
Facilitate individual and group counseling using evidence-based approaches.
Develop and update treatment plans that support participant goals.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation within certification scope.
Deliver psychoeducation and support participant skill-building.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and coordinate participant care.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of 315 hours of state-approved SUD education.
Certified with CCAPP: CADC-I, or similar level credential with other accredited certifying bodies.
Proficient counseling, communication, and documentation skills.
Completion of 255 supervised practicum hours.
Experience in residential or outpatient SUD treatment.
CPR/First Aid certification required or obtained upon hire.
Must exhibit emotional maturity, resilience, and the interpersonal skills required to engage respectfully and effectively with individuals in recovery, and to support group dynamics in a diverse treatment community.
Candidates who identify as being in recovery must demonstrate at least one (1) year of continuous sobriety.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities