Addiction Counselor - PRN
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Job Description
Job Title: Addiction Counselor
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Addiction Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance use disorders, helping them to achieve recovery and improve their quality of life. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the needs of clients.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client assessments.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to support clients in their recovery journey.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Educate clients and their families about addiction and recovery processes.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
- Stay updated on best practices and developments in addiction treatment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Certification or licensure as an addiction counselor (e. g., CADC, LADC).
- Strong understanding of addiction and recovery principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy and the ability to build rapport with clients.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Louisiana | 97 active | 13,538 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 460 in the last 30 days | 259 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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