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 counselingSubstance use disorder treatmentIndividual therapyTreatment planningClinical assessmentCrisis interventionCase managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDocumentationRecovery support

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).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Louisiana97 active13,538 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings460 in the last 30 days259 the 30 days before (+78%)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.

Top contract/1099 Counselor Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 31 employers
16
<$85k
10
$85k-105k
3
$105k-125k
7
$125k-145k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 Savoy Medical Management Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Mamou, Louisiana

Living in Mamou

Median resident rent
$521/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.