Job Details

Job Title: Early Recovery Specialist

Location: Redding, CA

Duration: Permanent

Shift: Business hours

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of newly admitted patients, providing individual and group counseling services. Conduct intakes, discharge planning, needs assessments, and treatment plans within regulatory timelines.
• Engage patients in their recovery process through collaborative treatment planning.
• Perform daily follow-ups with new patients via in-person or telehealth as clinically appropriate.
• Monitor and document patient progress, identifying relapse risks early.
• Provide case management and coordinate care with external providers.
• Participate in weekly case conferences and clinic management meetings.
• Evaluate patients for high-risk conditions and implement Clinical Risk Management policies.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation using internal protocols and evaluation tools.
• Provide make-up counseling sessions for missed appointments as needed.
• Attend all required training and maintain professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Human Services or related field, or completion of the majority of approved counselor certification courses. Note: Kern County requires a bachelor's degree or 75% of required certification coursework.
• 2–5 years of experience in substance use disorder treatment or related field.
• Counselor registration/certification with a CA-recognized certifying body (CCAPP, CADTP, ACCBC).
• Compliance with CEU/CEH requirements as determined by regulatory agencies. Knowledge of addiction treatment, patient evaluation, and counseling techniques.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
• Completion of initial counselor trainee training.

Preferred Education and Certifications Education: Associate degree (required) bachelor's degree (preferred) in Human Services or related field

Certifications (Preferred): LCAC LAC CDAC CSAC