Substance Use Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- term recovery. Providing immediate crisis intervention services when needed. Managing patient cases to ensure personalized, high
- $31.00 per hour Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility
- 00 - $31.00 per hour Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility
Requirements
- Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $24 - $31/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center 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
This position also offers production-based compensation: $31000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Providence, Rhode Island.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($31k–$31k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Family Therapy, Documentation, Patient Assessments, Referrals, Aftercare Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor will guide patients through recovery from Opioid Use Disorder by leading individual and group counseling sessions and designing, managing, and documenting tailored treatment plans. Key duties also involve conducting patient assessments, coordinating aftercare, providing c...
Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Employer Match, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Free Clinical Supervision, Unlimited CEU Access, Employee Assistance Program, HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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About Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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