TEMPORARY COUNSELOR (12 Week Assignment)
Listed compensation
from $26/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Temporary/Part Time - Nurse Opportunity
BAART Programs is looking for a nurse to help with a 12-week assignment with no benefits. The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility of maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory and reporting patient treatment information. An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy and medical protocols, including Methadone and Suboxone
Use automated dispensing system(s), calibrate pump and maintain dispensing equipment
Produce and maintain appropriate records and reports as required by Company protocol, Federal and State Regulations
Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal regulations
Order, receive and stock medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney)
- Provide daily assessment of patients
- Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications
Current and good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
Current CPR certification required
EMR & Computer Proficiency Desired
- Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated and directed, must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
Salary Range
Salary ranges from $26.74 to $27.74 an hour.
The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.
Qualified Part-Time Employees Receive
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Accrued Sick Time
- Candidate Referral Program
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
BayMark University Learning
Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.
Here Is What You Can Expect from Us
BAART Programs is a progressive substance abuse treatment program that is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.
BAART Programs is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow compliance guidelines with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
Key Responsibilities
Administer daily medications such as Methadone and Suboxone using automated dispensing systems while maintaining accurate records. Manage medication inventory and ensure compliance with DEA and State security standards for controlled substances.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates TEMPORARY COUNSELOR (12 Week Assignment) at BAART Programs a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,299 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
BAART Programs ranks #11 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In California, the Addiction Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$67k (50 salary observations; 83 listings), vs ~$62k nationally (337 salary observations; 1,097 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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