Substance Abuse Counselor

Oasis Behavioral Health, Inc.

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Los Angeles, CA US Until 9/6/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Substance Abuse Counselor

Division/Program:

Star View Community Services - Full Service Partnership

Starting Compensation:

22.84 - 24.24 USD Per Hour | Actual starting pay will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

Working Location:

Los Angeles, CA (traveling required)

Working Hours/Shift:

Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM



Why Join Our Team? 

  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

  • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
  • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG: 

Education: 

  • High School Diploma (Required). 

Experience: 

  •  1 year of experience providing substance use prevention and treatment services. 

Licensure & Certification: 

  • Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician (must complete the certification program within the required timeframe) OR

  • Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor 

  • Valid California Driver's License (Required)  

Language Skills:  

  • Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred. 

 

How you will make a difference (job overview): 

This position is responsible for providing individual, group and collateral counseling and other supportive services which are appropriate to the participant’s recovery process. Facilitates various education and awareness workshops on topics appropriate to recovery. Assists clients in recovery and discharge planning. 

 

Division/Program Overview:  

  • Population Served: Children, Adolescents, and Transition-Age Youth (TAY) 

  • Facility & Setting: Field-based / Community settings (schools, homes, and local community facilities) 

  • Clinical Services: Comprehensive mental health care, psychiatric evaluation, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), individual/family therapy, and multidisciplinary care delivered by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and clinicians 

  • Length of Stay: Outpatient/community-based timeline (varies according to individual treatment plan and progress) 

  • Skills & Transition: Interagency collaboration and transition support with school administrators, county social workers, probation officers, and case managers. Case management, parent partner support, life skills development, and wraparound community support services 

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

About this role

Summary

Provide counseling, facilitate workshops, assist clients in recovery, and support discharge planning.

Job title

Substance Abuse Counselor

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

mental health

Location requirements

Los Angeles, CA; travel required, no remote work

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

counselinglicensed alcohol/drug technician or certified drug and alcohol counselordriver's license

Preferred skills

bilingual in spanish

Specializations

substance use preventionrecovery supportcounselingcommunity services
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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