Master's Level Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor
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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
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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Benefits & Perks
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
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