Must possess and maintain a current AOD/SUD counselor certification recognized by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through a DHCS-recognized certifying organization, such as: California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP); California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE); or. The AOD Counselor works as part of an interdisciplinary behavioral health team to assess client needs, participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment and recovery plans, provide individual and group counseling, support engagement and retention in treatment, coordinate services, and document care in accordance with agency, payer, contractual, and regulatory requirements.