DUI Program Counselor- PT

DUI Counselor

Recover Medical Group is a startup working to make mental health and addiction treatment more effective, accessible, and affordable. We partner with governments to improve outcomes for individuals who need treatment, ensuring that low-income Californians have access to best-in-class care.

Our programs provide outpatient behavioral health services—including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), case management, and education services—for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. We use a harm-reduction approach and focus on serving marginalized and underserved communities.

The Opportunity

As a DUI Counselor, you will provide education, counseling, and support services to individuals participating in court-mandated or DMV-referred Driving Under the Influence (DUI) programs. You will facilitate group and individual counseling sessions, maintain compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 9, and help clients meet the legal and behavioral health requirements necessary for program completion.

You'll play a key role in fostering accountability and recovery, helping participants understand the impact of substance use on driving safety and supporting behavior change through evidence-based interventions. You'll also collaborate with program leadership and state/county partners to ensure documentation, reporting, and client progress tracking meet all regulatory requirements.

This role is part-time and reports to the Program Manager. The position may include evening or weekend hours to accommodate class schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate DUI education and counseling groups using approved curricula that address substance use, driving risks, and relapse prevention.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions and client check-ins in accordance with Title 9 requirements and program phase timelines.
• Complete all intake, orientation, and exit interviews, ensuring participants understand program rules and expectations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and other tracking systems.
• Monitor participant attendance, progress, and compliance with DMV and court orders.
• Prepare and submit all required progress reports, completion certificates, and re-enrollment documents.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards consistent with DHCS, DMC-ODS, and agency policy.