Substance Abuse Counselor

1 month ago
United StatesFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Pinnacle Treatment Brand as a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States. COUNSELOR – RECOVERY WORKS CAMBRIDGE CITY Make an Impact. Guide Recovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct substance abuse assessments using DSM and ASAM criteria.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Provide individual counseling, group therapy, and family therapy sessions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all services, assessments, and referrals.

Requirements

  • Licensure or certification as required by Indiana state regulations.
  • Credentialing under DMHA as one of the following:
  • LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, Psychologist, Physician, APRN
  • Or nationally recognized addiction counseling credentials (e. g., LAC, CADAC II

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Future Security: 401(k) with company match
  • Time to Recharge: PTO and paid holidays

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Pinnacle Treatment Brand as a Substance Abuse Counselor.

Key Skills

Substance Abuse AssessmentDSM CriteriaASAM CriteriaTreatment PlanningIndividual CounselingGroup TherapyFamily TherapyDocumentationMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationCrisis InterventionClinical MeetingsRegulatory ComplianceLCSWLMHCLMFTLCAC
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Pinnacle Treatment Brand 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 Pinnacle Treatment Brand 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Assessment, DSM Criteria, ASAM Criteria, Treatment Planning, Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will conduct substance abuse assessments using DSM and ASAM criteria, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients. Responsibilities also include providing individual, group, and family therapy sessions while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborati...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tuition Scholarships, Loan Repayment Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Tuition Scholarships
Loan Repayment Programs
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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