Master's Level Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor

1 month ago
Holly Springs, MississippiFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join VitalCore Health Strategies as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Correctional Facility in United States. Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Mississippi! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Key Responsibilities

  • will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.
  • provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.
  • provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-hous.

Requirements

  • Graduation from a Master's level program or higher
  • Employment in a clinician/counselor/social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent preferred.
  • Must have a substance use certification (i. e., CADC, CAADC) or must be actively working towards attaining a substance use certification and must obtain the certification within two years of hire.
  • Professionals will provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join VitalCore Health Strategies as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Correctional Facility.

Key Skills

Crisis StabilizationIntakeOn-going EvaluationsConsultationRisk AssessmentCoordination Of CareDischarge PlanningCBTMotivational InterviewingDocumentationClinical Decision MakingSupervision
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Master's Level Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor position at VitalCore Health Strategies includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at VitalCore Health Strategies 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Stabilization, Intake, On-going Evaluations, Consultation, Risk Assessment, Coordination Of Care, Discharge Planning, CBT. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Professional will provide crisis stabilization, complete evaluations, offer consultation, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team at the correctional facility. Responsibilities also include performing risk assessments, discharge planning, and utilizing clinical inte...

Benefits package: Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About VitalCore Health Strategies

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Benefits & Perks

Holiday Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection

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

1mo ago