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Substance Abuse Counselor

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People Encouraging People
2 days ago
United States$50k–55kFull TimeCounselorinNot on LinkedIn

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Job Description

About the Role

Join People Encouraging People as a Substance Abuse Counselor – ACT Team in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide substance use counseling, prevention, and sobriety maintenance using 12
  • step principles and evidence
  • based practices
  • Support clients with daily living skills, community integration, and relapse prevention

Requirements

  • Certified or eligible for certification in addictions treatment
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders Why Join Us?

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join People Encouraging People as a Substance Abuse Counselor – ACT Team.

Key Skills

Substance Use CounselingCrisis InterventionCase ManagementRelapse PreventionClinical DocumentationCare Coordination12-Step PrinciplesPatient AdvocacyDrug ScreeningCommunity Integration
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Position Insights

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at People Encouraging People is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

People Encouraging People lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $55k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Relapse Prevention, Clinical Documentation, Care Coordination, 12-Step Principles, Patient Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide evidence-based substance abuse counseling and recovery support for individuals with serious mental illness within an ACT team. Manage a caseload including clinical documentation, care coordination, and facilitating community-based sobriety activities.

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About People Encouraging People

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, MD
2-5
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Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago

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