Clinical Counselor (SCRR)

Company: Encompass Community Services
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Summary: The Clinical Counselor at our Santa Cruz Residential Recovery program, located in Santa Cruz, will provide individual therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and group counseling services to Drug MediCal eligible residential participants and assist with stabilizing the substance use disorder and mental health of participating clients. Clinical interventions, strategies and services will be based on best practices and selected evidence based practices for mental health and substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders. These evidence based practices include, Motivational interviewing, CBT, and mindfulness based practices. This position will work collaboratively with residential counseling staff to ensure that clients receive whole person care and appropriate coordination of treatment services. Responsibilities: Provides direct client individual therapy and case management or group therapy in accordance with funder requirements and agency policies and evidence based practices Clinical Counselor are either responsible for a caseload of up to ten clients throughout their treatment or responsible for facilitation and training of evidence based groups to fidelity. Conduct regular various assessments of client including but not limited to ASAM, biopsychosocial and risk assessments as needed Provides crisis intervention and counseling Maintain communication with external providers, coordinators and other entities involved in client care and or funding Maintains client confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA and 42CFR reulations Responsible for utilizing the approach of Motivational Interviewing to assure a client-centered approach to persons of diverse and underserved backgrounds Participates in own clinical supervision provided by Encompass for interns Adherence to and support of Encompass personnel, facility and expense policies Can be depended upon to report consistently to work at scheduled time and seldom cancels appointments with clients Employee adheres to MediCal documentation requirements and complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments Follows instructions, responds to management direction, is accountable, and keeps commitments. Maintaining clear professional and personal boundaries Qualifications: 5 years experience in SUD treatment Knowledge of CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and other evidence based practices. Certified with recognized AOD certifying agency Position requires ability to meet OSHA mask fitting requirements. Facial hair must be trimmed or shaved to ensure a proper seal for mask fitting. Must communicate effectively and be able to use or learn current technology including electronic health records, in the following areas: case notes, assessments, treatment plans, case management. Demonstrated skills and understanding of effective treatment of addiction and recovery Organizational ability to keep accurate records Position requires flu vaccination upon hire. Wages & Benefits: We prioritize the well-being of our team as much as the community we serve. Our comprehensive health benefits reflect this commitment. We offer full-time employees medical and dental insurance plan that ensures peace of mind for themselves and their families. We go beyond traditional care by also offering our employees acupuncture and chiropractic, embracing a holistic approach to health that aligns with our values of care and compassion. Our team’s future matters just as much as the present. That’s why we offer a 403(b) retirement plan, providing a foundation for a secure retirement. We also recognize the need for work-life balance, so Encompass offers a competitive package of 17 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 14 additional paid holidays. These benefits are thoughtfully pro-rated for part-time positions, affirming our commitment to fairness and flexibility. About Us: At Encompass Community Services we provide our community with a wide range of services related to family & social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing and more. Every day through these services we work to make health, education and housing more equitable for all people in Santa Cruz County. For more than 40 years our work has touched generations by helping people have access to education, rebuild relationships, restore their health and regain dignity. Encompass Community Services is committed to racial equity and standing against any kind of discrimination. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is representative of the many communities we serve. We strongly value providing equal opportunities for our employees, such as providing the training and education needed to excel in this and other positions. Our agency recognizes the value of racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity and strives towards the overarching goal of ensuring that all services promote healing, and integrate the values and standards of providing culturally informed services

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