Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Remote

Recover; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Recover, a leading outpatient treatment program, seeks a full-time Counselor in San Diego to provide counseling and support for patients facing substance use and mental health challenges. This role involves direct patient interactions, developing treatment plans, and collaborating within a dedicated team to enhance recovery outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and experience, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Training & Development

Work From Home

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment required.
• Current California certification or in need of supervised practice hours.
• Experience treating addiction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, group, and family counseling to adult patients.
• Develop relationships and guide patients through recovery.
• Collaborate with the treatment team for comprehensive care.

Skills

Counseling

Patient Care

Collaboration

Building Rapport

Fluent in Spanish

Education

CAADC / LAADC Certification

AMF / ASW / APCC certification

Job description

About The Company

Recover is working to make addiction treatment and mental healthcare more effective, accessible, and affordable. We work with governments to use medicine to improve outcomes for people who need care.

Our program is an outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment program for people with substance use and mental challenges. We use a harm reduction approach to treatment, and are focused on serving marginalized and underserved communities. We are a small team growing quickly, and looking for people to grow with us.

Our team includes people from Yale Law, UCLA School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and White House alums.

The opportunity

As a counselor in San Diego for Recover, you'll work directly with patients to treat a variety of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The majority of your time will be spent providing counseling to adult patients in one-on-one, group, and family settings. You will be expected to develop relationships with your patients and help guide them through their recovery journey. You will also collaborate regularly with the rest of the treatment team consisting of the medical director, physicians, nurse practitioners, and case managers to develop and execute comprehensive treatment plans for patients. This position is best suited for someone who is comfortable working independently, will take ownership of patient care, build rapport, and who works well in a collaborative team environment.

This role is full time. You will report to Recover's Clinical Supervisor. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, and the position includes benefits. Role is 40 hours / week across 5 days.

Requirements


Need to have:

• CAADC / LAADC certification valid in California from one of the three state-recognized certifying organizations
• OR be an AMF / ASW / APCC in need of supervised practice hours
• 2+ years of experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment
  
  
  

Nice to have:

• Experience treating addiction
• Lived experience with substance use
• Fluent in Spanish
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Salary Range: $55-75k