AOD Counselor

Priority Search Management; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Search Management is seeking an AOD Counselor for SUD/IOP programs in Oakland, CA, with a full-time on-site commitment. This role involves facilitating evidence-based group sessions for youth and adults while contributing to program development and quality improvement.

Ideal candidates are registered with a DHCS-approved certifying body and possess experience in facilitating SUD groups. This is an opportunity to impact a rapidly scaling program and work with experienced nonprofit leadership.

Qualifications

• Registered with CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE.
• Preferred fully certified candidates.
• Energized by a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high-quality, evidence-based SUD/IOP group sessions.
• Deliver relapse prevention education.
• Complete timely documentation per standards.
• Support client intake and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with clinical and medical teams.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Skills

Experience facilitating SUD groups (youth or adults)

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter with strong ownership

Education

Currently registered with a DHCS-approved certifying body

Commitment to obtaining full AOD/SUD certification within 12 months

Job description

AOD Counselor – SUD / IOP Programs (On-Site | Oakland, CA)

Type: Full-Time Seniority: Associate

About the Opportunity

We are a fast-moving, growth-stage SUD treatment organization in partnership with a respected, long-standing nonprofit in the Bay Area. We are rapidly expanding high-impact Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services for youth and adults.

This is not a traditional, scripted counseling job. We move quickly, expect ownership, and reward proactive problem-solvers who help improve care delivery — not just complete tasks. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can shape programs while advancing your career, this ground‑floor opportunity is built for you.

Important – Please Read Before Applying

• THIS role is 100% on-site in Oakland, CA
• Schedule is strictly Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Remote or hybrid work is not available

The Role

You will facilitate evidence-based group SUD services for youth (in-person) and support adult programming (telehealth), while actively contributing to program development and quality improvement in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate high-quality, evidence-based SUD/IOP group sessions for youth and adults
• Deliver relapse prevention education and recovery-focused coaching
• Complete timely, compliant documentation per DHCS Title 9 and Medi-Cal standards
• Support client intake, orientation, engagement, and treatment planning
• Collaborate closely with clinical and medical teams
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
• Proactively contribute ideas and solutions as the program scales

Who You Are

• Currently registered with a DHCS-approved certifying body (CCAPP, CADTP, or CAADE)
• Committed to obtaining full AOD/SUD certification within 12 months (fully certified candidates strongly preferred)
• Experience facilitating SUD groups (youth or adults) — highly preferred
• Energized by a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
• Self-starter with strong ownership — you see what needs to be done and make it happen
• Excellent communicator who thrives in a high-accountability, team-oriented setting

What Sets This Role Apart

• Ground-floor impact in a rapidly scaling program with clear leadership pathways
• Direct influence on how services are built and improved
• Partnership with experienced nonprofit leadership for stability and best practices
• Mission-driven work that delivers measurable results for youth and adults in recovery