Behavioral Health SUD Clinician
Organization: FQHC Community Health
Location: Oakland, CA (Multi-site / Hybrid elements)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $67,000-$77,000 commensurate with experience.
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) Clinician provides assessment, counseling, treatment planning, and care coordination for patients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
This is a team-based, integrated role working across behavioral health, mental health, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services. Clinicians carry an active caseload and are responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant care under Drug Medi-Cal standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct SUD screenings, assessments, and level-of-care determinations
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling (relapse prevention, harm reduction, coping skills)
- Support MAT services and coordinate care for opioid, alcohol, and polysubstance use
- Diagnose co-occurring disorders and complete mental status evaluations
- Manage a caseload of ~40–60 patients with individualized treatment plans
- Monitor progress, conduct outreach, and adjust care plans as needed
- Coordinate care across behavioral health, primary care, and community resources
- Document services in Epic in a timely and compliant manner
- Provide crisis intervention and support urgent care needs as appropriate
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, MFT, Psychology, or related field
(Bachelor’s accepted with qualifying SUD certification and experience) - Current DHCS-recognized SUD counselor certification (required)
- Active or eligible registration (ASW, AMFT, APCC, or Psychological Associate) within 6 months
- Minimum 2 years of experience in substance use disorder treatment
- Experience with MAT populations (opioid, alcohol, polysubstance use)
- Experience with Epic EHR system.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in FQHC or integrated care settings
- Advanced MAT experience (methadone, buprenorphine, AUD treatment)
- Familiarity with Alameda County behavioral health systems
- Bilingual Spanish
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of SUD treatment models (harm reduction, relapse prevention, stages of change)
- Experience with DSM-5 diagnosis and co-occurring disorders
- Strong treatment planning and caseload management skills
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Understanding of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel between clinic sites
- Reliable attendance and professionalism required
- Ability to work with high-acuity populations, including patients experiencing active substance use, mental health crises, or housing instability
This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking a mission-driven, team-based role supporting integrated behavioral health and substance use treatment.