Licensed Outpatient Counselor - Approved HRSA Site

1 day ago
New London, Connecticut$60K - $80KFull TimeSubstance Use Disorder
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) as a Licensed Outpatient Counselor – No Nights, No Weekends, HRSA Site in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in orienting client to program, goals of the program, rules governing client conduct and infractions, and client rights upon admission for treatment.
  • Ensure that insurance authorizations are accounted for in line with dates of treatment and services provided
  • Provide education and information to clients individually and through groups concerning substance use disorders and recovery resources
  • Coordinate case management needs to match services, agencies, and resources with clients to assist with discharge planning

Requirements

  • Complete initial client assessment for placement and ongoing assessment for continued treatment or referral to a more appropriate level of care.
  • Establish a treatment plan with the client formulated around goals with targeted objectives and interventions to maximize strengths and resources
  • A) or Independent License (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC). We offer a competitive benefit package so you can further invest in yourself and your future. Full
  • time positions offer (prorated for part

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $60K - $80K
  • Signing bonus: $3,000.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

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

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) in United States.

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder CounselingBehavioral HealthCase ManagementCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningClinical AssessmentIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingFamily CounselingDocumentationDischarge PlanningInsurance AuthorizationMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationReferral Coordination
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Outpatient Counselor - Approved HRSA Site at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Substance Use Disorder 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.

Substance Use Disorder — Physician Career Context

This Substance Use Disorder position at Confidential Employer 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

Confidential Employer lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $80k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New London, Connecticut.

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 ($60k–$80k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Clinical Assessment, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Use Disorder role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide individual, group, and family therapy while managing client treatment plans and coordinating case management needs. They are also responsible for conducting clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and maintaining accurate documentation for insurance and reporting purpos...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 403(b) with 10% match, Vacation & Sick Leave, 11 Paid Holidays, 40 Hours Paid Education/Training, Paid Licensure Reimbursement, $3,000 Sign-On Bonus. 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 Substance Use Disorder physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Confidential Employer

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) with 10% match
Vacation & Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
40 Hours Paid Education/Training
Paid Licensure Reimbursement
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus
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

yesterday

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