Social Service Worker I (AOD Counselor Certification or licensure required)

Job Description:

Social Service Worker I (AOD Counselor Certification or licensure required)

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES :

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Road to Recovery (R2R) Program is Marin’s County operated substance use treatment program providing services to adults (18+) with complex co-occurring Substance Use Disorders and Serious Mental Illness. Road to Recovery is Drug Medi-Cal and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Certified to provide Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and Recovery Support services to clients. Specific services include assessment, individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, care coordination and referrals to other clinically indicated treatment such as Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT).

Road to Recovery is located at 3270 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael and serves Marin Medi-Cal beneficiaries and Marin low-income uninsured individuals.

There is currently one full-time position available in the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services at Road to Recovery.

Under direction of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Unit Supervisor, the Social Service Worker I (SSWI) is responsible for performing comprehensive substance use screening, assessment, individual and group counseling and recovery support services, as well as coordinating care with other partners to provide a comprehensive and holistic treatment experience for clients. The position will be providing substance use treatment, care coordination and recovery support services in the County-operated Road to Recovery Program, which is Drug/Medi-Cal and AOD certified to provide Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient substance use treatment services for individuals with complex co-occurring Substance Use Disorders and Serious Mental Illness. As such, candidates are required to hold a current AOD counselor certification from a California approved certifying body and/or an appropriate clinical license /license eligible.

If you are invited to round 1 of interviews, they will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Social Service Worker I position has experience in providing substance use services for individuals with complex co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders including utilizing Evidence Based Practices (EBPs), trauma-informed perspectives and interventions, validated curriculum approaches, group facilitation skills, and the ability to provide effective individualized services to clients. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the ASAM criteria and will utilize their clinical skills and training to develop rapport and therapeutic alliance with clients to maintain engagement in services and improve recovery related outcomes. The ideal candidate possesses effective psycho-social and clinical evaluation and treatment skills necessary for group and individual counseling, in addition to effective verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, curiosity and interest in learning new treatment skills, excellent time management and computer skills, demonstrates flexibility, and can work in a small, collaborative team. The ideal candidate is required to have a current AOD counselor certification from an approved certifying body and/or an appropriate clinical license/license eligible.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of

• Basic principles, practices and techniques of social work.
• Current trends in the field of social service.
• Principles and techniques of interviewing.
• Methods of social work record keeping, including computer applications related to the work.
• Community organizations and resources and the social problems calling for the use of public and private resources.
• Basic principles of public assistance policies and programs.
• Techniques of outreach in a targeted community or population.

Ability to

• Analyze client situations and social services needs in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Develop, prepare and implement effective case work plans.
• Apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations to social service operations.
• Interpret social service programs for applicants, recipients and others.
• Use appropriate community resources and services effectively.
• Utilize supervision and direction effectively.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate case records, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$88,129.60 - $106,350.40 Annually