Registered Alcohol & Drug Technician (RADT)

417 Recovery; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

417 Recovery in Murrieta, CA is seeking a Registered Alcohol & Drug Technician (RADT) to support adolescents in treatment. This full-time, on-site role involves supervising clients, coordinating with clinical staff, documenting progress, and assisting with psychoeducational groups while maintaining a calm, structured environment.

The RADT will help implement treatment plans, support check-in/out procedures, and ensure safety and adherence to program rules.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Alcohol & Drug Technician (RADT) registration in good standing.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents ages 12–17, including those displaying challenging behaviors.
• Patience, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality.
• Experience using EMR systems or willingness to learn.
• Current TB clearance.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to adolescents participating in treatment.
• Assist with attendance, group transitions, daily routines, and client engagement.
• Respond to challenging behaviors with patience, calm communication, and consistent redirection.
• Reinforce program expectations and professional boundaries in a respectful manner.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with clients and serve as a role model.
• Communicate behavioral concerns and safety issues promptly to the clinical team and leadership.
• Assist clinicians with psychoeducational, life skills, and recovery-focused groups.
• Prepare materials, activities, assignments, and worksheets.
• Encourage participation while recognizing each client’s individual needs.
• Support healthy communication, coping skills, accountability, and positive peer interactions.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EMR system.
• Document client participation, observed behaviors, incident reports, communication logs, and other required records.
• Maintain organized, confidential client records in accordance with agency policies and privacy requirements.
• Assist with scheduling, data entry, filing, and general office tasks.
• Conduct observed urinalysis (UA) drug testing and document results.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Professional boundaries

EMR experience

Education

RADT registration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Company Description

417 Recovery is dedicated to supporting adolescents and their families through compassionate, evidence-based care for mental health and substance use challenges. The team creates a safe, structured, and supportive environment where teens can build resilience, learn healthy coping skills, and work toward lasting recovery. Programs include intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) services that integrate individual, group, and family therapy, along with psychiatric care and medication management. 417 Recovery collaborates with schools, healthcare providers, hospitals, behavioral health professionals, probation departments, and community organizations to deliver coordinated care. With three locations in Southern California, the organization’s mission is to empower young people to overcome challenges, strengthen family relationships, and build healthier futures.

Role Description

The Registered Alcohol & Drug Technician (RADT) is a full-time, on-site role based in Murrieta, CA. This role supports adolescents in treatment by monitoring client safety, modeling healthy behavior, and helping maintain a structured, therapeutic environment. Day-to-day responsibilities may include supervising clients during groups and activities, assisting with check-in and check-out procedures, documenting observations and client progress notes under supervision, and supporting implementation of treatment plans. The RADT may help facilitate psychoeducational and recovery-oriented groups, reinforce coping skills introduced in therapy, and coordinate with clinical staff to communicate client needs or concerns. Additional duties can include crisis support within scope of training, ensuring adherence to program rules and schedules, and participating in team meetings to promote consistent, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

Client Support and Supervision

• Provide direct supervision and support to adolescents participating in treatment.
• Assist with attendance, group transitions, daily routines, and client engagement.
• Respond to challenging behaviors with patience, calm communication, and consistent redirection.
• Reinforce program expectations and professional boundaries in a respectful manner.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with clients and serve as a role model.
• Communicate behavioral concerns and safety issues promptly to the clinical team and leadership.

Group and Program Support

• Assist clinicians with psychoeducational, life skills, and recovery-focused groups.
• Prepare materials, activities, assignments, and worksheets.
• Encourage participation while recognizing each client’s individual needs.
• Support healthy communication, coping skills, accountability, and positive peer interactions.

Documentation and Administrative Support

• Complete timely, accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Document client participation, observed behaviors, incident reports, communication logs, and other required records within the scope of the role.
• Maintain organized, confidential client records in accordance with agency policies and applicable privacy requirements.
• Assist with scheduling, data entry, filing, and general office tasks.

Drug Testing

• Conduct observed urinalysis (UA) drug testing according to agency policies and training.
• Accurately document and track testing results.
• Communicate results to designated team members while maintaining client confidentiality and dignity.
• Monitor and replenish drug-testing supplies.

Facility and Office Support

• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming treatment environment.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of offices, group rooms, restrooms, and common areas.
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and program materials.
• Follow agency safety, infection control, and facility procedures.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, counselors, case managers, and leadership.
• Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, and program improvement activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Follow clinical team direction and seek support when client needs or behaviors require additional intervention.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Alcohol & Drug Technician (RADT) registration in good standing.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents ages 12–17, including those displaying challenging behaviors.
• Patience, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality.
• Experience using EMR systems or willingness to learn.
• Current TB clearance.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, substance use treatment, residential treatment, or recovery settings.
• Experience supporting psychoeducational, life skills, or recovery-focused groups.
• Familiarity with adolescent development, emotional regulation, and addiction recovery principles.
• Experience using respectful redirection and de-escalation techniques.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, compassionate, and comfortable balancing direct client support with documentation, administrative tasks, and facility responsibilities. A successful candidate is adaptable, receptive to feedback, and able to provide consistent support even when adolescents are frustrated, disengaged, or having difficulty following program expectations. If you are passionate about supporting adolescents and helping create a positive treatment experience, we would love to hear from you.