Substance Addiction Counselor - CAC, CAADC, CADC

VitalCore Health Strategies

1 month ago

Framingham, Massachusetts$65K - $70KFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join VitalCore Health Strategies as a Substance Addiction Counselor - CAC, CAADC, CADC in United States. Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Key Responsibilities

will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.

will collaborate with all disciplines to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.

provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.

provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-hous.

Requirements

Graduation from a Bachelor's level program or higher

Minimum of 2 years employment in a clinician/counselor/social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent preferred.

Must have a substance use certification (i. e., CAC, CADC, CAADC, LADC)

Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report SUBSTANCE ADDICTION COUNSELOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $65K - $70K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join VitalCore Health Strategies as a Substance Addiction Counselor - CAC, CAADC, CADC.

Key Skills

Crisis StabilizationIntake AssessmentTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based TreatmentGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyRisk AssessmentCoordination Of CareDischarge PlanningClinical Decision MakingCrisis ManagementCBTMotivational InterviewingDocumentationCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Addiction Counselor - CAC, CAADC, CADC at VitalCore Health Strategies 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 VitalCore Health Strategies 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

VitalCore Health Strategies lists compensation for this physician position at $65k to $70k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Framingham, Massachusetts.

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 ($65k–$70k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Stabilization, Intake Assessment, Treatment Planning, Evidence-Based Treatment, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Risk Assessment, Coordination Of Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Addiction Counselor provides quality treatment to justice-involved individuals with substance use issues, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team on the Behavioral Health Unit. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based treatment, performing assessments, develop...

Benefits package: Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection, Animal/Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center, 401K. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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