Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Remote

Company: Recover Medical Group
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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

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