Associate Clinician/Substance Use Counselor

About DTR

Detection and Treatment Resources, Inc. (DTR) is a certified outpatient behavioral health organization serving forensic and justice-involved populations across Southern California. With nine clinic locations and over a decade of federal contracting experience with the Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Courts, DTR is a recognized leader in integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment for underserved communities.

The Role

We are hiring a dual-credentialed Associate Clinician / Substance Abuse Counselor for our Inglewood office. This is a unique opportunity to work in an integrated clinical role — delivering both mental health therapy and SUD counseling to justice-involved clients within a structured federal treatment framework.

You will carry a blended caseload of individual and group clients, collaborating closely with U.S. Probation and Pretrial Officers, Bureau of Prisons liaisons, and our clinical leadership team.

Full-Time Position - Benefits

•  Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits


• 11 paid Holidays per calendar year


• Paid Time of Day 
  


• Participate in the company bonus program


• IRA Retirement Plan


• Education Assistance Program

Full–Time Employee Salary Annual Range: $30.00 - $40.00

Core Job Responsibilities

•  Conduct individual therapy sessions (1 hour) and facilitate CBT-based group sessions (1.5 hours) weekly


• Complete clinical intakes including the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and establish diagnoses


• Develop and update treatment plans quarterly; complete monthly progress reports and discharge summaries for federal supervising officers


• Communicate regularly with U.S. Probation/Pretrial Officers and BOP case managers regarding client progress and attendance


• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in  (EHR) system


• Attend required supervision, staff development, and in-service training

Essential Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, MFT, or a related behavioral health field


• Active California associate registration — AMFT, ACSW, or APCC (in good standing)


• Active CADC-I/II or SUDCC-I/II certification
  


• Minimum 1 year of counseling experience, including SUD counseling


• Proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT)


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office

 Schedule

• Flexible schedule Monday-Friday, evenings, and weekend shifts available

• Expected hours per week: 40

Why DTR

• Stable, established organization with federal contracts dating to 2003


• Supportive clinical supervision and a collaborative team environment


• Professional development and in-service training provided