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Recover Medical Group
San Diego, California · Remote OK

Therapist (Associate or Licensed) - Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$95k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

At Recover Medical Group, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care for individuals facing the dual challenges of mental health and substance use disorders.

We are currently seeking a friendly and skilled Therapist specializing in Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders to join our caring team.

In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients by delivering integrated treatment plans that address both their mental health and substance use needs.

You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to create a supportive environment that fosters recovery and well-being. We believe that a holistic approach is essential for effective treatment, and we value your experience and insights in helping our clients to lead fulfilling lives.

If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a team that shares this vision, we invite you to apply.

Your expertise in co-occurring disorders will play a vital role in shaping the recovery journey for our clients, and we are excited to welcome you to our supportive community at Recover Medical Group.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients to determine their mental health and substance use needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address both mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions to support client recovery and progress.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to coordinate care for clients.
  • Monitor and document clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Educate clients and their families about co-occurring disorders and available resources.
  • Participate in team meetings to discuss client care and share best practices with colleagues.
  • Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.

One of the Following

  • Registered associate with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (ASW, AMFT, or APCC), or
  • Fully licensed mental health clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or similar).
  • Experience working with clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Experience with evidence-based practices for treating dual diagnoses.
  • Experience collaborating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
  • Experience providing direct client-facing therapy or behavioral health care.
  • Eligible to work in the United States.
  • Compensation: $80,000-$95,000 per year
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field. Additionally, they must possess a valid California license or registration (ASW, AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) and have experience in treating dual diagnoses.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentSubstance use disorder treatmentIndividual therapyIntegrated treatment planningDual diagnosis treatmentMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationPatient educationCrisis intervention

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Recover Medical Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 5 active listings.

How many Addiction Medicine jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$95kAddiction Medicine median $63k (middle half $63k–$78k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 76% remote · 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings461 in the last 30 days253 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Addiction Medicine pay trend−5.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Recover Medical Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist (Associate or Licensed) - Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use at Recover Medical Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Recover Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Del Mar, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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