Substance Use Counselor

Brown Medicine

1 day ago

Johnston, Rhode Island$48K - $79KFull TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Brown Medicine as a Substance Use Counselor – $48K-$79K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop treatment plans in accordance with Gateway policies/procedures and Medicaid guidelines.

Develop treatment plans to focus on promoting optimal functioning and health of client.

Perform intakes within 30 days, ensure completion.

Medical record documentation must be in adherence to Gateway policies and procedures and IHH Medicaid guidelines.

Requirements

level behavioral health license (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC

A, LMHC, LMFT

time and in accordance with Gateway Healthcare Inc. policies, rules, and procedures as adopted by Gateway Healthcare Inc. from time

time. Comply with agency ethics and codes of conduct in all contacts with clients, co

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $48K - $79K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Brown Medicine as a Substance Use Counselor – $48K-$79K.

Key Skills

Case managementSubstance abuse counselingCrisis interventionTreatment planningPsychotherapyMedication monitoringVocational rehabilitationClinical documentationAssessmentBehavioral healthInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCommunity resource coordinationCrisis assessmentADL training

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Brown Medicine a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Brown Medicine 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

Brown Medicine lists compensation for this physician position at $48k to $79k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Johnston, Rhode Island.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Substance abuse counseling, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Psychotherapy, Medication monitoring, Vocational rehabilitation, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide intensive case management, substance abuse counseling, and crisis intervention for dually diagnosed clients. Develop and implement treatment plans while coordinating medical, psychiatric, and social services to support client independence.

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