What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug And Alcohol Counselor position at Recover?
About the company
Recover is a startup working to make addiction treatment and mental healthcare more effective, accessible, and affordable. We work with governments to use counseling and medicine to improve outcomes for people who need care.
Our program is for people with substance use and mental health 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 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 and adolescent 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. You’ll have the opportunity to grow with us, and work with patients from across the state.
This role is full time and located in San Diego (locations in North County, South County, and Hillcrest). You will report to Recover's Clinical Director. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, and the position includes benefits. Role is 40 hours / week across 4-5 days.
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
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