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The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.\nHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY\nThe County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Our programs and services include Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community, and Social Services. We have over 600 employees dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of their fellow community members.\nBEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES \nThe Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) Program leads efforts in our community to prevent and reduce the impact of substance use disorders by developing, administering, and implementing evidence based approaches to youth prevention, treatment, and recovery programs in El Dorado County.\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\nThe selected candidate will have the opportunity to : \nConduct screening and assessments in the office and in the field to provide an approach to SUDS treatment based upon multiple industry based standards.\nFormulate case management and treatment plan strategies with timelines to help clients achieve their goals; create Treatment Authorization Requests for approval in accordance with state and county requirements.\nProvide direct counseling, either individually or within groups, for assigned clients based upon individual treatment plan goals and objectives; document all pertinent information including, but not limited to, assessment summaries and progress notes or reports, intake/orientation documents, and group and individual session notes.\nProvide referrals for clients who may require treatment by outside resources; consult with other providers to ensure proper placement and methods of treatment; may conduct ongoing case management for clients who have been referred to other providers.\nActively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and training sessions which provide continuing education units required to maintain counseling certifications and/or which contribute to the employees’ professional development.\nProvide comprehensive information to clients, families, and the general public on program processes and requirements, funding procedures, and related program details.\nMaintain accurate and complete documentation based on federal, state and county requirements.\nAttend various meetings, committees, and conferences related to program goals and objectives.\nClick here to view the minimum qualifications for Health Educator, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.\nTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE \nEl Dorado County is seeking an Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor to join our team in Placerville. The ideal candidate will have experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder clients and those that support co-occurring clients such as mental health clinicians, primary care providers, managed care systems and other health workers in a counseling center, wellness center, community setting or criminal justice setting. Experience with serving both adults and youth/adolescents is desirable. \nOur ideal candidate is an energetic and compassionate counselor and care coordinator, is comfortable with advocating for the best care for clients and has excellent written/verbal communication skills. This person will possess collaboration skills and be able to participate with multi-disciplinary teams to help clients reach their treatment goals. This person should possess high organization/administrative skills with great time management. This individual is highly relational and flexible, able to handle confidential information while being organized and able to meet documentation deadlines.\nHuman Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following qualifications: \nBehavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Program \nPossession of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in addiction studies/disorders/counseling, psychology, or closely related field;\nAND\nTwo (2) years of experience providing professional support or counseling services in a substance use disorder treatment program.\nAdditional Requirements:\nPossession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.\n Per California Code, Health and Safety Code, Section 11833(b)(1): Positions assigned to the Substance Use Disorder Services program may require proof of certification as a substance use disorder counselor by, or registration with, one of the California Department of Health Care Services approved certifying organizations, which are: California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators, California Association of DUI Treatment Programs, or California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals. \nClick here to view the minimum qualifications for Health Educator as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.\nSUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION \nApply online by clicking the 'Apply\" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept\".\nIf you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at .\nRECRUITMENT PROCESS \nThe Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.\nA training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. \nSupplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the \"Work Experience\" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \nThe County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Health Educator. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.\nWe are currently recruiting for the following: \n One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division, located in Placerville, CA.\nClick here for Frequently Asked Questions.\nThe County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.\nMany job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer. \nAs required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.\nNot just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. \nEscape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: \n40 miles to Downtown Sacramento\n50 miles to Sacramento International Airport\n129 miles to San Francisco\nHere are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County: \nHiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports\nSkiing and Snowboarding\nLive Music and Musica Festivals\nLocal Craft Breweries and Wineries\nEl Dorado County Fair\nPlacerville Speedway\nFarm to Fork Restaurants\nLocal Shopping Gems\nEmployees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.\nCHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!\nThe County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!\nFor your Health and Well-Being:\nMedical \nDental\nVision\nFlexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nBasic Life Insurance\nLong Term Disability (LTD)\nCounty sponsored Wellness program\nDiscounts on gym memberships\nFor your Financial Future:\nCalPERS Retirement\nDeferred Compensation (457) Plans\nOptional Life Insurance\nFor your Work/Life Balance:\nPaid Holidays\nFloating Holidays\nVacation and sick leave accruals\nPersonal and bereavement leave\nBelow is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.\nRevised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.\nTo learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.\nExtra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.\nClosing Date/Time: Continuous","description_format":"text","description_chars":10563,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Gym membership","Life insurance","Professional development","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Government","Job Boards & Aggregators"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-16T20:39:22Z"}],"liveness":{"score":17,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.386,"p_room":0.44,"age_days":57,"expected_fill_days":49,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","velocity","win:tail","crowd:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/careersingovernment-com-health-education-coordinator-advanced-level-substance-use-treatment-counselor","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/careersingovernment-com-health-education-coordinator-advanced-level-substance-use-treatment-counselor.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T07:37:14Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}