McAlister Institute
Mental Health Care
Since opening our doors in 1977, McAlister Institute has grown into one of San Diego County’s largest alcohol and other drug treatment providers. Our proven and innovative programs are built on more than 40 years of experience helping San Diegans become drug-free, independent, and healthy, and they serve more than 13,000 individuals each year. Together,
Is McAlister Institute hiring?
Yes. As of November 5, 2026, McAlister Institute has 28 open roles on Metaintro. 12 were posted in the last 30 days.
Open roles
Newest first. Pay shown when the posting lists it.
- SUD Associate Recovery TechnicianHealthcare/MedicalSan Diego, California, United States · $21 – $26/hrSan Diego, California, United States—$21 – $26/hr6d ago
- Administrative ClerkAdmin/Executive AssistantSan Diego, California, United States · $21 – $28/hrSan Diego, California, United States—$21 – $28/hr9d ago
- Mental Health WorkerHealthcare/MedicalLemon Grove, California, United States · $25 – $42/hrLemon Grove, California, United States—$25 – $42/hr13d ago
- SUD Recovery TechnicianHealthcare/MedicalSan Diego, California, United States · $24 – $30/hrSan Diego, California, United States—$24 – $30/hr14d ago
- Program ManagerHealthcare/MedicalLemon Grove, California, United States · $85K – $110K/yrLemon Grove, California, United States—$85K – $110K/yr15d ago
- Administrative ClerkAdmin/Executive AssistantEl Cajon, California, United States · $21 – $28/hrEl Cajon, California, United States—$21 – $28/hr16d ago
- SUD Counselor - ResidentialHealthcare/MedicalLemon Grove, California, United States · $21 – $30/hrLemon Grove, California, United States—$21 – $30/hr16d ago
- Registered NurseHealthcare/MedicalSan Diego, California, United States · $48 – $51/hrSan Diego, California, United States—$48 – $51/hr23d ago
Hiring pattern
How fast McAlister Institute is adding roles, and how they're set up.
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How roles are set upShare of open roles
Customers
All 6 companies McAlister Institute names as customers.
What their customers say
Quotes from people at McAlister Institute's customers.
“It hit. This place isn’t punishment. It’s a last chance at life. It brings you in with no judgment and helps you.”
“He’s come a long way and I thank you and your programs for that. I hope you continue with your fine programs as they truly work.”
“I am thankful for a program that gave me the opportunity, and the tools, to live my life clean and sober.”
“I am living proof that your words took root, they ring in my ears all these 6 years later, they are music to my soul, hope for a future, endurance to press on.”
“Your programs taught him a lot–especially the fact that “being clean really feels good.””
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“Thank you, Jeanne McAlister. Without you and the programs you have, I would not be the person that I am today. It began at McAlister Institute, and here I will remain as long as they allow me to. I owe you my life.”
“Even the hopeless, helpless, chronic relapsers sometimes recover. 3 years sober on the 14th!”
“It hit. This place isn’t punishment. It’s a last chance at life. It brings you in with no judgment and helps you. This program has opened parts that I truly wasn’t aware of like how to deal with my anger and why I always felt the need to run and hide when things got bad. It has given me resources to use and clean people with good intentions for the beginning of a support group.”
“It hit. This place isn’t punishment. It’s a last chance at life. It brings you in with no judgment and helps you. This program has opened parts that I truly wasn’t aware of like how to deal with my anger and why I always felt the need to run and hide when things got bad.”
“For the last 8 months, I have gradually seen the rebirth of my son ~ that son that I bore ~ that brilliant child. The love, the caring–it is still there. He just had to find it again.”
“Life” was given to me, and there are no words to describe what it is actually like to “have a life.” I now have 6 years totally clean and sober, even cigarette-free after having smoked 2 packs a day for ten years. I have strong ethics against lying, tardiness, procrastination, and other such things.”
Skills they ask for
Most frequent across open postings.
Most requested skills
- EHR systems
- Trauma-informed care
- Individual counseling
- Motivational interviewing
- Treatment planning
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Harm reduction
- Bilingual communication
- Case documentation
- Care coordination
- Recordkeeping
Tech stack
- CMS
- WordPress
- Analytics
- Google Analytics 4
- Libraries
- jQuery
- Font Awesome
- GSAP
- Swiper
Company facts
- Founded
- 1977
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Sector (NAICS)
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Peer
- Comprehensive Behavior Supports
- Website
- mcalisterinc.org
- Careers
- mcalisterinc.org/careers
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Questions about McAlister Institute
- Is McAlister Institute hiring?
- Yes. As of November 5, 2026, McAlister Institute has 28 open roles on Metaintro. 12 were posted in the last 30 days. The most are in Healthcare/Medical (26) and Admin/Executive Assistant (2).
- Where is McAlister Institute hiring?
- McAlister Institute is hiring in Lemon Grove, San Diego, El Cajon, Chula Vista, National City, and Oceanside, with the most open roles in Lemon Grove.
- Who are McAlister Institute's customers?
- McAlister Institute names 6 customers, including AS, SC, JS, McAlister Institute, and AC.
- What skills does McAlister Institute look for?
- Its open roles most often ask for EHR systems, Trauma-informed care, Individual counseling, Motivational interviewing, and Treatment planning.