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Job Description
About the Role
Join Community Medical Services as a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
-, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication
- assisted treatment and one
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $34-$40 per hour
Work Schedule
- Tuesday - Saturday 8:00AM-4:30PM schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Community Medical Services as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Community Medical Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Community Medical Services 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
Community Medical Services lists compensation for this physician position at $71k to $83k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $40 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
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($71k–$83k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Behavioral Health Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Documentation, Patient Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions and develop individualized treatment plans for patients recovering from substance use disorders. Coordinate care with community providers and maintain comprehensive client records in compliance with regulatory standards.
Benefits package: Subsidized Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Sick Leave. 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 Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2d ago
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