Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Addiction CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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.

Posted 1mo ago

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

Substance use disorder counselingIndividual counselingTreatment planningHIPAA complianceMental health assessmentMultidisciplinary collaborationFamily therapy facilitation

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).

How many Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$52k–$62kCounselor median $58k (middle half $52k–$64k)436 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$57k in purchasing powerNevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Medicine listings in Nevada6 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All counselor listings in Nevada49 active12,960 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% remote · 26% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings437 in the last 30 days217 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Nevada figures use all counselors: too few Nevada Addiction Medicine postings state pay.

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.

Top Counselor Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 22 employers
6
<$80k
12
$80k-100k
3
$100k-120k
13
$120k-140k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
31%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About New Dawn Treatment Centers

Mental Health Care
Roseville, California
51-200 employees

Living in Reno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$546k
Typical market rent
$1,997/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Reno, NV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.