Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Overview

Location : Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA

Full Time, on-site, Monday - Friday 11 : 00am - 7 : 00pm

Pay Range - Hourly $28.00 - $31.00 depending on experience

Are you passionate about guiding young adults through transformative addiction recovery? Join Optimum Performance Institute (OPI) — a nationally recognized, mission-driven program helping young adults (ages 17 to 28) build independence and resilience. Located in Woodland Hills , near Malibu and downtown LA, OPI combines evidence-based mental health care with real-world integration in a dynamic urban setting.

As a key contributor to our comprehensive substance use recovery program , you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized, ethical, and outcomes-focused care . OPI's continuum includes Residential Treatment, IOP, Transitional Living, Life Skills Coaching , and Community Integration , all designed to support lasting growth and healing.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial and SASSI assessments within the first week; screen for safety risks and set treatment goals with participants.
• Lead 6 weekly addiction groups across LT and STR programs; provide weekly 1 : 1 addiction support and documentation.
• Facilitate in-house and external recovery meetings; ensure consistent participant engagement in addiction services.
• Conduct and document urine screens, breathalyzers, and room searches per policy; maintain CLIA license.
• Train staff on addiction protocols including testing and room searches; attend all treatment team meetings.
• Support therapists with substance-related family work; assist Program Director with substance use concerns as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with ethical, clinical, and operational standards.

Qualifications

Benefits

OPI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. OPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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