Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
About the job
- Hold a CAADC or LAADC certification valid in California from one of the three state-recognized certifying organizations, or be an AMF, ASW, or APCC in need of supervised practice hours.
- Have at least 2 years of experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment.
- Provide counseling to adult patients in individual, group, and family settings.
- Develop relationships with patients and guide them through their recovery journey.
- Collaborate with the medical director, physicians, nurse practitioners, and case managers to develop and execute comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Take ownership of patient care and work independently while building rapport and collaborating with the treatment team.
- Experience treating addiction.
- Lived experience with substance use.
- Fluency in Spanish.
About the company
Recover Medical Group provides substance use treatment via telehealth, partnering with state and local governments to reach communities. It delivers comprehensive, personalized care plans that combine medical treatment, care coordination, and counseling, supported by data-driven, technology-based protocols and an emphasis on medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Each patient follows a dedicated care team delivering tailored support, with MAT shown to improve outcomes. Revenue comes from treatment fees and public funding through government partnerships to lower costs and expand access.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$130K
Headquarters
Del Mar, California
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Nevada County increased Recover's 2025-26 contract from $293,817 to $440,000.
- Placer County added Recover to its 2026-2028 behavioral-health vendor roster.
- The website and partner pages were updated August 2026, signaling active operations.
What critics are saying
- Recover still relies on public contracts; Nevada County totals only $553,188 in 2026-27.
- Placer County bundled Recover into a $25.4 million multi-vendor procurement, pressuring pricing.
- A single adverse Medicaid audit or prescribing investigation could shut its outpatient model down.
What makes Recover Medical Group unique
- Recover Medical Group combines telehealth, MAT, care coordination, and counseling in one workflow.
- Nevada County renewed its outpatient and MAT contract through June 30, 2027.
- Placer County named Recover among county-wide Drug Medi-Cal treatment vendors for 2026-2028.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Training Programs
- Professional Development Budget
- Remote Work Options