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Davis Archway
Butler, Pennsylvania

Addictions Counselor

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$75k

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Posted 41m ago · Verified live

Job Description

About Davis Archway House

Davis Archway is a respected substance abuse treatment provider based in Butler, PA. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve remained committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals recovering from substance use disorders. We foster a supportive environment where both clients and staff can thrive, and we’re proud to be part of the recovery journey for so many in our community.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Counselor to join our team at our halfway house location in Butler, PA. In this role, you will provide clinical support to individuals in early recovery, facilitating both individual and group counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to help each client build a path to long-term recovery. We offer a competitive salary with a $2,000 sign on bonus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and formulate diagnostic impressions
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
  • Facilitate evidence-based group and individual therapy sessions
  • Educate and support families as part of the treatment process
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with legal and ethical standards
  • Coordinate care with physicians, case managers, peer specialists, and other treatment team members
  • Participate in team meetings, trainings, and quality improvement efforts

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
  • Certification or State licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LCADC, etc.) preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working in the field of substance abuse counseling, preferably in a clinical setting
  • Strong understanding of addiction theory, counseling techniques, and treatment modalities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with clients.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines governing the practice of substance abuse counseling.

What We Offer

Competitive starting salary based on experience and credentials

Full Benefits Package Including

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match (up to 4%)
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Aflac supplemental insurance plans
  • Ongoing professional development and continuing education support
  • Positive, team-oriented work environment with mission-driven leadership
  • Compensation: $60,000 to $75,000 per year

Davis Archway Philosophy

We believe chemical dependency is a disease that, if adequately treated, can lead to long term recovery and a fulfilling life. Our treatment philosophy incorporates evidence based clinical components to provide comprehensive and innovative treatment. The goals of Davis Archway are to raise the standards for treatment, make clients the absolute priority, and demonstrate company values in our words and actions.

We believe everyone at Davis Archway contributes to our clients’ wellness, and our team approach fosters a comforting atmosphere where our client’s lives are changed for the better.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningGroup therapyCrisis interventionCase managementCommunication skillsMultidisciplinary collaborationDiagnostic assessment

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Substance Use / Addiction Counselor market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Pennsylvania744 active13,398 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 14% offer loan repayment744 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings453 in the last 30 days241 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Davis Archway

Civic and Social Organizations
Emlenton, PA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match up to 4%
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Aflac supplemental insurance plans
Ongoing professional development and continuing education support
$2,000 sign-on bonus

Living in Butler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$931/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.