Substance Abuse Counselor
Listed compensation
$26/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
TEAP Specialist
Pay: $26 per hour
Required Certification: CADC or CRADC
Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday
Our Staff Also Enjoy These Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Career advancement opportunities
MTC is proud to operate the Charleston Job Corps Center in Charleston, WV where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!
What You Will Be Doing
You’ll be responsible for maintaining an effective trainee employee assistance program (TEAP), tobacco use prevention program (TUPP), with emphasis on awareness, prevention, education, intervention, staff training, and networking with community resources. employee assistance program (TEAP) to spread awareness, aid in prevention, train staff and network with the community in relation to substance use/ abuse issues.
Essential Functions
- Assist in developing procedures to coordinate and integrate TEAP components with other center programs, policies and zero tolerance.
- Work with new students for testing, assessments and development of assistance plans during the 45-day probation period, participate in career preparation period, and provide information on prevention activities on and off center.
- Provide assessment and assistance/ intervention plan for any student who tests positive for drugs or alcohol.
- Provide input to counseling, health/ wellness, and human resources department for necessary referral of students and/ or staff with TEAP problems.
- Provide on-going comprehensive training for all staff to aid in identification and reporting substance abuse problems, individual counseling skills and general team building throughout the center.
- Conduct TEAP classes, group education, materials and information, peer support and other prevention sessions to students/ staff.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Unrestricted, active substance abuse certification or license per state requirement that meets minimum state licensing or certification requirements to practice in the state where the center is located.
- A valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
Why: Make a positive impact in your community by doing meaningful work that results in a rewarding career.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.
MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com [customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.
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Key Responsibilities
The role involves maintaining an effective Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) and Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP), focusing on awareness, education, intervention, and staff training related to substance use issues. Essential functions include coordinating TEAP components, assessing students, developing assistance plans, and providing comprehensive training to staff on identification and reporting.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an unrestricted, active substance abuse certification or license that meets minimum state requirements to practice in West Virginia. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is also required for this full-time position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Management and Training 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 counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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