Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC I or CAC II)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Community Connections, Inc. as a Certified Addiction Counselor – $53.6K-$80.4K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitates rehabilitation, psycho
- educational, and support groups.
- Serves as the chosen Rehabilitation Clinician as chosen by the consumer.
- Participates in the development of the ISSP and conduct ongoing periodic reviews, meeting with the consumer, family and/or other network members.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53.6K - $80.4K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Community Connections, Inc. as a Certified Addiction Counselor – $53.6K-$80.4K.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC I or CAC II) at Community Connections 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.
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 Community Connections 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
Community Connections lists compensation for this physician position at $54k to $80k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in District of Columbia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($54k–$80k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Certified Addiction Counselor, Rehabilitation Services, Psycho-educational Groups, Support Groups, Individualized Service Plan Development, Documentation, One-to-One Counseling, Training Participation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Certified Addiction Counselor delivers rehabilitation services as part of the clinical team for consumers in the ACT Program, facilitating various groups and serving as the consumer's chosen Rehabilitation Clinician. Responsibilities also include developing service plans, completing all necessar...
Benefits package: Generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Educational Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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