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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor

About Prosperous Health

Prosperous Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving lasting recovery, improved mental health, and long-term wellness through high-quality, client-centered care.
We foster a collaborative, clinically driven environment where excellence in care, ethical practice, and continuous improvement guide everything we do. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Join a Growing Behavioral Healthcare Platform

Prosperous Health is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare platform dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health, substance use disorder, and integrated medical services across multiple levels of care.
Our organization is built around a comprehensive continuum of care that supports patients throughout every stage of treatment, recovery, and long-term wellness. Through inpatient treatment, outpatient services, telehealth, psychiatric care, and innovative medical programs, Prosperous Health provides coordinated, patient-centered care across California.

Prosperous Health Network

Our behavioral health network currently includes:

• Prosperous Health Lake Hughes – 104-bed inpatient behavioral health & substance use disorder treatment campus
• Prosperous Health San Juan Capistrano – Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Rancho Palos Verdes – Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Woodland Hills – Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Virtual Care – Statewide telehealth behavioral health program

Prosperous Medical

Prosperous Medical serves as the integrated medical and clinical services division of Prosperous Health.
Services include:

• Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Outpatient mental health services
• Integrated medical care
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Telepsychiatry services
• Outpatient clinical services
• Care coordination and continuity of care programs
• Innovative behavioral health and medical treatment solutions

Together, Prosperous Health and Prosperous Medical provide a fully integrated behavioral healthcare platform that supports patients across the continuum of care.

Position Summary

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor provides counseling, education, and structured support services to individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. This role facilitates group counseling sessions, supports treatment planning, and assists clients in developing the skills needed for long-term recovery and stability.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, and experienced in addiction treatment, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support clients in a structured clinical environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups focused on addiction recovery and relapse prevention
• Support development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
• Conduct client screenings, assessments, and ongoing progress evaluations
• Provide relapse prevention education and recovery-focused skill building
• Support clients in developing coping strategies and healthy life skills
• Monitor and report client progress to clinical team

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timelines
• Maintain progress notes, treatment updates, and case records in EHR systems
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, facility policies, and regulatory standards
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethical standards

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with therapists, case managers, nurses, and medical staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case reviews
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers as needed
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care

Client Support & Engagement

• Build supportive therapeutic relationships with clients
• Assist clients during crisis situations using approved de-escalation techniques
• Encourage engagement in treatment and recovery activities
• Promote a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment

Qualifications

Required

• Experience working in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment or behavioral health settings
• Knowledge of addiction recovery principles and evidence-based practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred

• Experience in residential, outpatient, IOP, or PHP programs
• Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Crisis intervention or de-escalation experience
• Bilingual abilities (a plus)

Salary & Compensation

• $20 – $30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time position
• Benefits package available

Benefits

• Medical insurance with employer contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prosperous Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to promoting equity, belonging, and professional growth.