Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Evening Shift (Remote)

About the Company

Recover is working to make addiction treatment and mental healthcare more effective, accessible, and affordable. We partner with governments to use medicine to improve outcomes for people who need care. Our program offers outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for individuals with substance use and mental health challenges, employing a harm‑reduction approach and focusing on marginalized and underserved communities. We are a small, fast‑growing team that includes alumni from Yale Law, UCLA School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and the White House.

Role Overview

As a counselor for Recover, you will work directly with patients to treat a variety of substance‑use disorders and co‑occurring mental health conditions. Most of your time will be spent providing counseling in one‑on‑one, group, and family settings, developing therapeutic relationships, and guiding patients through their recovery journeys. You will collaborate regularly with the treatment team—including the medical director, physicians, nurse practitioners, and case managers—to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans. This position reports to Recover’s Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to patients with substance‑use and mental health disorders.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships that support patients’ recovery journeys.
• Collaborate with the medical director, physicians, nurse practitioners, and case managers to create and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Work independently while taking ownership of patient care and outcomes.
• Build rapport with patients and foster a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• CAADC or LAADC certification valid in California from one of the three state‑recognized certifying organizations or be an AMF, ASW, or APCC seeking supervised practice hours.
• At least 2 years of experience in mental health and/or substance‑use treatment.
• Availability to work evening hours.
• Nice to have: lived experience with substance use.
• Nice to have: fluency in Spanish.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development opportunities
• Work‑From‑Home flexibility

Pay

Salary range: $55,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This full‑time role is 40 hours per week across 4–5 days, with required evening coverage to support clients who cannot engage during standard business hours.