Addiction Recovery Coordinator

Location: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA 

Full Time Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

Pay Range - $68,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year 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 vibrant 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.

• 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.

• Education & Certification
  Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in addiction studies or related field); must hold current RADT or CADC certification.

• Experience & Expertise
  Minimum 3 years in the addiction or treatment field, with experience supporting dual diagnosis populations and working within a multidisciplinary team.

• Communication
  Strong written and verbal communication skills; engaging and patient demeanor.

• Professional Standards
  Excellent time management, flexibility, and willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification

• Must be able to pass background and drug screening per California law. 

• Become the Best of the Best: Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
• Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents lives.
• Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
• Robust (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society#LI-KK1 #LI-Onsite