Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Listed compensation
$25-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Schedule: Some weekend and evenings required.
Company Overview
New Dawn Treatment Center has been a cornerstone of mental health and addiction treatment in Sacramento and Reno, for over 30 years. Our mission is to provide evidence-based treatment with a person-centered approach, ensuring every client experiences transformative care.
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated SUD Counselor to join our team at New Dawn Treatment Center in Reno, NV. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to our mission by providing compassionate support and effective therapeutic interventions to individuals seeking recovery. Your expertise will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to clients.
- Conduct assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Support clients through crisis intervention and management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Facilitate family involvement in the treatment process when appropriate.
- Stay current with best practices in mental health and addiction counseling.
Qualifications
- Valid state licensure as a SUD Counselor or equivalent certification.
- Strong experience in psychotherapy and addiction counseling.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and mental health disorders.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Experience with group therapy facilitation is preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records systems is a plus.
- Compassionate approach towards client care.
Call-To-Action
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals on their journey to recovery, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team at New Dawn Treatment Center!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 26% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$62k | Counselor median $58k (middle half $52k–$64k)436 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$57k in purchasing power | Nevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in Nevada | 6 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All counselor listings in Nevada | 49 active | 12,960 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% remote · 26% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 437 in the last 30 days | 217 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$57k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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