COUNSELOR ASSISTANT
Is $19-$21/hr competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Guardian Recovery as a COUNSELOR ASSISTANT in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Pine Tree Recovery Center LLC - Portland, ME 04103Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $19.00 - $21.
Key Responsibilities
- provide a safe environment for individuals while they are in programming.
- Provide emotional support for clients while referring them to clinical staff to deal with clinical issues.
- Coordinate and ensure that all facility inspections and safety drills are completed at required intervals.
Requirements
- POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Graduation from High School or GED.
- If not currently held, ADCA or higher must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
- Nebraska specific requirement: Must work under supervision of a Nebraska-licensed LIMHP or a professional dually licensed as LMHP and LADC.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $19-$21/hr (Est. $40k-$44k/year)
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Guardian Recovery as a COUNSELOR ASSISTANT.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This COUNSELOR ASSISTANT position at Guardian Recovery 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.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Guardian Recovery 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-$21/hr (Est. $40k-$44k/year).
This position also offers production-based compensation: $21 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
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
Key skills and qualifications: Addiction counseling, Mental health support, Crisis intervention, Client supervision, Safety monitoring, Documentation, Problem solving, Stress management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Counselor Assistant provides a safe environment for clients by supervising daily activities, facilitating orientation groups, and monitoring physical and mental health. They also perform administrative duties, maintain facility logs, and act as a liaison between clients and clinical staff.
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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
7d ago
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