Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor

Job overview

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor role is onsite in Tulare, CA, with pay of $21.86–$23.19 per hour. Kings View is a nonprofit behavioral health provider serving underserved communities, including rural areas where health resources may be limited. The counselor facilitates structured education and group sessions for people referred through the PC1000 court diversion program. The role supports rehabilitation and program compliance by encouraging engagement, tracking participation, maintaining records, and communicating status and outcomes to program staff and legal representatives.

What you'll do

• Facilitate evidence-based group sessions on substance use education, risk awareness, relapse prevention, and personal responsibility
• complete client orientation, registration, and scheduling
• explain program expectations and confidentiality
• track participation and prepare progress or non-compliance reports
• use motivational counseling techniques
• maintain rosters, attendance logs, and required documentation
• communicate with program staff and legal representatives
• uphold confidentiality and ethical standards
• use crisis intervention techniques and consult a supervisor when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sud counselor

substance use disorder

behavioral health

group facilitation

relapse prevention

pc1000

court diversion

full-time

tulare ca

kings view

$21.86–$23.19/hr

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role serves clients referred through the PC1000 diversion program for misdemeanor drug offenses and includes both in-person and virtual sessions via Zoom and Teams.

About the employer

Kings View Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.