Residential Substance Use Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc as a Residential Substance Use Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Collects and analyzes assessment data which includes substance use, mental health and co
- occurring disorders.
- Completes intake process and arrives at treatment recommendations and level of care decisions that are appropriate to client’s level of functioning and medical necessity.
- Completes psychosocial assessments.
Requirements
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free. Mon
- 3PM, Thurs 12PM
- 3PM Sat/Sun
- Off Sun/Mon 7AM
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $32.41/hr.
Work Schedule
- Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues 12PM-8PM, Wed 7AM-3PM, Thurs 12PM-8PM, Fri 7AM-3PM, Sat/Sun Off; Sun/Mon 7AM-3PM, Tues/Wed 3PM-11PM, Thurs/Fri Off, Sat 7AM-3PM schedule.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc as a Residential Substance Use Counselor.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Residential Substance Use Counselor position at Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities 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
This position also offers production-based compensation: $32 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Counseling, Case Management, Substance Use Assessment, Mental Health Assessment, Individualized Treatment Planning, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Residential Counselor provides clinical counseling, case management, and comprehensive treatment planning for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders. They are responsible for monitoring client progress, conducting group and individual sessions, and ensuring safety within the resid...
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Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
9d ago
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