Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Milestone as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Milestone LLC is looking for a compassionate and qualified Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will provide individual and group counseling services to clients struggling with substance use disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- provide individual and group counseling services to clients struggling with substance use disorders.
- develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote recovery and over.
Requirements
- Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or equivalent credential required.
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with individuals facing substance use disorders and mental health issues.
- Strong understanding of addiction treatment modalities and recovery principles.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Milestone as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Certified Substance Abuse Counselor position at Milestone 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 Milestone 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 Portsmouth, Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
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About Milestone
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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