Registered Counselor
Open in 3 locations
BAART Programs posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
California
4 open- $26.74–$27.74/hr
Richmond, CA (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 1mo ago
- $27.20–$29.20/hr
Antioch, CA (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 1mo ago
- $26.20–$29.20/hr
Antioch, CA (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 4mo ago
- $29.76–$32.76/hr
San Francisco, CA (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 7mo ago
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This posting states $26.74–$27.74 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in California post a median of $43.50 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$61.15, across 182 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in California earn a median of $28.48 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Comp assionate Certified Substance U se Counselor Needed!
Position Overview
The Substance U se Counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid use. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patient progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patient's achieving improved outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
- Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
- Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
- Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
- Ensure efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients
- Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications
- Certified Counselor in the State of California.
- Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus. Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
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Salary Range:
Salary ranges from $26.74 to $27.74 an hour.
The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.
BayMark offers excellent benefits
- 401K match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
- Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Sick Time
- Employee Referral Program
Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.
What to expect from us:
BAART Programs , a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment program that is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.
BayMark Health Services is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow compliance guidelines with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
From BAART Programs's job posting for Richmond, CA, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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