Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Join the Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) as a Youth Treatment Coordinator, making a meaningful impact on adolescents in recovery in Santa Maria and Lompoc.

This role provides therapy, clinical oversight, and leadership for adolescents in recovery, ensures high-quality care, supervises staff, and maintains compliance with behavioral health standards to support youth and their families.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

Licensed (or Registered Associate) as an MFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent.

Minimum 1 year of experience in substance use counseling or therapy (preferably with adolescents).

Strong knowledge of counseling techniques, substance abuse assessment, case planning, and therapeutic interventions.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage professionally with clients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Experience supervising staff and ensuring clinical compliance preferred.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individual, group, and family therapy for youth struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Assess clients, establish medical necessity, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with families and support systems.

Supervise and train therapists (Associates and trainees) in Santa Maria and Lompoc offices, ensuring quality of care and adherence to program standards.

Maintain accurate documentation, including treatment plans, case notes, and required reports in electronic health records.

Review therapist assessments, progress notes, and ASAM evaluations, providing feedback and guidance.

Lead team meetings, monitor therapist caseloads, and ensure productivity goals are met.

Support program operations, including scheduling, reporting, and distributing program information.

Participate in DBT training and accreditation (if assigned to Daniel Bryant Adolescent Program).

Represent CADA in the community through trainings, meetings, and collaborative efforts.

Stay current on research and best practices in substance use treatment and youth mental health care.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm.

Compensation is dependent on the level of prior experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $25-$28 per hour, and a rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English).

In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at hr@cadasb.org or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.