Addiction Counselor

People Encouraging People

2 days ago

United States$50k–55kFull TimeCounselor

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Accepting this costs you $51k over 3 years

This employer has 7 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

About the Role

Join People Encouraging People as a Addiction Counselor in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide substance use counseling, prevention, and sobriety maintenance using 12

step principles and evidence

based practices

Support clients with daily living skills, community integration, and relapse prevention

Requirements

Certified or eligible for certification in addictions treatment

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders Why Join Us?

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join People Encouraging People as a Addiction Counselor.

Key Skills

Substance Use CounselingCrisis InterventionCase ManagementRelapse PreventionClinical DocumentationCare Coordination12-Step PrinciplesEvidence-Based PracticesCommunity IntegrationDrug ScreeningFamily EducationPatient Advocacy

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Position Insights

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at People Encouraging People 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

People Encouraging People lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $55k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Relapse Prevention, Clinical Documentation, Care Coordination, 12-Step Principles, Evidence-Based Practices. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide substance use counseling and recovery support for individuals with serious mental illness using evidence-based practices and 12-step principles. Manage a caseload including clinical documentation, care coordination, and facilitating community-based activities.

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