Schedule: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday

Reports To: Program Director, Medical Neurobehavioral Program

About the Role

Spyglass Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated CADC-Certified Substance Use Disorder Recovery Counselor to join our specialized inpatient program serving aging adults with complex behavioral and medical needs. Our Sacramento facility is part of a larger Neurobehavioral Program focused on rehabilitation, trauma-informed care, and community reintegration for individuals with severe mental illness, neurocognitive disorders, and co-occurring SUD diagnoses.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in a high-acuity, person-centered environment where healing begins with humanity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions that promote sobriety, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
• Engage clients in evidence-based interventions, including Seeking Safety, within a secure and supportive clinical setting.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to develop and review individualized care plans.
• Complete Level of Care Assessments and contribute to comprehensive treatment planning.
• Maintain clear and timely documentation in our electronic health record system (PCC).
• Provide discharge planning and aftercare coordination, ensuring smooth transitions to the next level of care.
• Uphold trauma-informed principles and support a structured, safe, and therapeutic environment.
• Offer clinical insight and support in utilization review and case conferencing.
• Participate in on-call rotation and crisis response protocols as needed.
• Assist with the development of SUD-specific curriculum and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• CADC Certification (or equivalent certification per DHCS standards).
• Experience with severe mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and/or aging populations.
• Ability to connect with clients across diverse cognitive abilities, including those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality standards.

Education Requirements (One of the following):

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with CADC, or eligibility to obtain.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field with CAAC, or eligibility to obtain.
• High School Diploma with CAAC

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in secure inpatient or residential treatment setting.
• Bilingual or bicultural competence is a plus.
• Familiarity with PCC and Level of Care Assessment tools.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• CADC Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sacramento, CA 95824 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95824: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person