Substance Abuse Counselor I
Job Description
About the Role
Substance Abuse Counselor I at Management and Training in [object Object]. Salary: $19/hr (Est. $40k-$43k/year). Benefits: 401k, health benefits, PTO.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.
- Interviews, screens, and evaluates offenders for potential program participation.
- Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of offenders.
- Provides liaison to participants of training programs, workshops, and seminars.
Requirements
- Substance Abuse Counselor I (Licensed): $21.00 per hour
- Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED) required.
- Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
- Must maintain Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A certification for continued employment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
Work Schedule
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor I at Management and Training 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.
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 Management and Training 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
Stated compensation: $19.00 per hour.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $19 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Breckenridge, Texas.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Drug Benefits, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability. 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 Medicine 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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