Cred Alc & Substance Abuse Counselor 2

2 days ago
Pittsford, New York$59K - $83KFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Rochester as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Outpatient, M-F in United States. As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

  • based treatment plans, problem
  • service meetings. Provides on
  • site teaching to multi
  • out behavior and develop a plan of action to help maintain the safety of other patients and staff in clinic. Provides supervision and consultation to Interns as assigned.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $59K - $83K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with University of Rochester in United States.

Key Skills

Substance use disorder counselingClinical assessmentGroup therapy facilitationIndividual counselingTreatment planningCrisis interventionClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationMentoringToxicology screeningCultural competenceEvidence-based practicesCase managementPatient evaluationBehavioral health assessment

Requirements

A Master's degree in a human services-related discipline and at least one year of experience in substance use disorder treatment are required. Candidates must hold or be eligible for the NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cred Alc & Substance Abuse Counselor 2 at University of Rochester 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, no night shifts.

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 University of Rochester 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 Pittsford, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Transparent compensation ($39k–$39k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use disorder counseling, Clinical assessment, Group therapy facilitation, Individual counseling, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Clinical documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides outpatient counseling services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting intake evaluations, facilitating group therapy, maintaining clinical records, and supervising in...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Continuing Education. 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.

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About University of Rochester

Higher Education
0-2

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago

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