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Direct First Responder Counselor Jobs in Riverside, CA

MVE & Partners, INC.

General Counsel

Irvine, CA · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

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How much do direct first responder counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for direct first responder counselor in Riverside, CA is $20.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Direct First Responder Counselor vs Emergency Response Counselor?

AspectDirect First Responder CounselorEmergency Response Counselor
CredentialsTypically requires a relevant counseling or social work certification, CPR/First AidSimilar certifications, often with additional emergency response training
Work EnvironmentOn-site at emergency scenes, hospitals, or crisis centersEmergency scenes, crisis intervention settings, community outreach
Employer & IndustryEmergency services, hospitals, mental health agenciesDisaster response teams, crisis centers, community organizations

Both roles involve providing immediate psychological support during emergencies, but Direct First Responder Counselors often work directly at emergency sites, while Emergency Response Counselors may focus more on crisis intervention and follow-up support in various settings.

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Infographic showing various Direct First Responder Counselor job openings in Riverside, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $41,725 per year, or $20.1 per hour.
Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 381

Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 381

Telecare Corporation

Orange, CA • On-site

$26.46 - $32.69/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

Telecare Corporation rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

329th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare 
 
 
What You Will Do to Change Lives 
 
The Case Manager Substance Use Counselor Certified serves as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and addictions 
 
 
Shifts Available: 
 
Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday - Friday
 
Expected starting wage range is $26.46 - $32.69. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 
 
 
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) 
 
  • HS or GED and three (3) years of experience in behavioral health which involved direct participant contact providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention.
  • Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC, SUDCC II, III, IV)
  • All certifications must be maintained for duration of employment
  • Within two (2) months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes
  • Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
  • Must be credentialed as a qualified mental health professional, where applicable
  • Must be at least 18 years of age 
  • Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
  • Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.(weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
 
 
What’s In It for You* 
 
  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
  • Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift).  Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
  • Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship  
  • Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships  
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
  • For more information visit : https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits 
 
Join Our Compassionate Team 
 
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. 
 
Home First FSP provides intensive and comprehensive housing supports to individuals who are at risk of losing housing in the Central region of Orange County. Telecare will employ a range of housing focused case management and behavioral health interventions through a fully mobile triage and field-based case management approach. Staff will be deployed to provide services onsite at permanent supportive housing developments, scattered site apartments and other transitional housing locations where clients reside. Focus areas will include resident wellness checks; wellness groups, skill building activities, and housing stabilization focused case management services; behavioral health and substance use services, crisis interventions; conflict resolution and property manager mediation; and other interventions that focus on successful tenancy, eviction avoidance and community integration.
 
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability 
*May vary by location and position type 
 
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 
 
Case Manager, Case Management, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Mental Health Worker 
 
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

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Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

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Offices of mental health practitioners

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alameda, CA, US

Year founded

1965

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