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Job Description
About the Role
Join Root Center For Advanced Recovery as a MAT Counselor – Sign-On Bonus, No Sundays in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Licensed Master’s
- level Counselor Positions: Starting at $55,000
- $66,000. Sign on bonus of $3000 🔹 Licensed Counselor Positions: Starting at $67,000
- Treatment Plans: develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long
Requirements
- Qualification Requirements A Master’s Degree in a relevant field which will qualify for State of Connecticut licensure.
- Professional licensure expected within 2 years.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55K - $77K
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- 28 days PTO.
- CME allowance: $2,000.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Root Center For Advanced Recovery in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MAT Counselor: Sign on Bonus up to $5,000! at Root Center For Advanced Recovery a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Counseling position at Root Center For Advanced Recovery 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
Root Center For Advanced Recovery lists compensation for this physician position at $55k to $77k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in 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
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($55k–$77k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Assessment, Education, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Urinalysis Testing, Referrals, Intake. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: This role involves providing support within a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, focusing on helping individuals manage opioid use disorder through counseling and approved medications. Essential functions include facilitating individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, man...
Benefits package: Sign-on bonus up to $5,000, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Short-term disability, 403(b) with 5% employer match after 6 months, 4 weeks PTO. 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 Counseling 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
2mo ago
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