Substance Use Counselor

Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center

1 day ago

San Diego, California$38/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor – M-F Schedule in United States. Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program Seeking: Substance Use Counselor Requirements: AOD Registration is required. AOD Certification is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

$38.00 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

00 - $38.00 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Requirements

approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP). Full Time Hours: Monday

Friday 5:30 AM

2:00 PM Our

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $60K - $79K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.

Key Skills

Individual counselingGroup counselingAddiction recoverySubstance use disorder treatmentCrisis interventionCase managementTreatment planningCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)Relapse preventionClinical documentationMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)Patient assessmentHIPAA compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center 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, no night shifts.

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 Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center 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

Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $79k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $38 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Diego, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($60k–$79k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual counseling, Group counseling, Addiction recovery, Substance use disorder treatment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Treatment planning, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Competitive 401(k) Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Employer-Paid Clinical Supervision, Free Continuing Education Units. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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