Substance Abuse Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join South Central Mental Health Counseling Center as a Substance Abuse Counselor – $2,000 Sign-On Bonus in United States. South Central Mental Health is currently recruiting a Substance Abuse Counselor. Must have LCAC, LAC or LMAC.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide substance use assessments/evaluations 2.
- Provide individual, group and family treatment 3.
- Collaborate with team and community partners to ensure quality care 4.
- Maintain all professional credentialing.
Requirements
- The population we serve includes children, adults and families with diverse backgrounds and diagnoses.
- Must be license eligible in the state of Kansas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $2,000.
Work Schedule
- Fixed schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with South Central Mental Health Counseling Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR 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 counselor 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 — Counselor Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR lists compensation for this counselor position at $50k to $70k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Kansas.
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 ($50k–$70k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Assessment, Individual Treatment, Group Treatment, Family Treatment, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-solving Skills, Crisis Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide substance use assessments and deliver individual, group, and family treatment. Collaborate with team members and community partners to ensure high-quality care for diverse populations.
Benefits package: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus, 401(k) participation, 401(k) 5% salary match after one year, Paid vacation after six months, Paid sick leave, Employer paid life insurance, Long-term disability insurance after one year, Low-cost health and vision insurance. 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 counselor 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
2d ago
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