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BAART Programs
Richmond, California

TEMPORARY COUNSELOR (12 Week Assignment)

Counselor Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)Part-Time

Listed compensation

from $26/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

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

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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

DEA License

Key Skills

Medication AdministrationPatient AssessmentInventory ManagementEMR ProficiencySubstance Use Disorder TreatmentRegulatory ComplianceDispensing Equipment Calibration

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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 1,299 Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$629k
Typical market rent
$2,575/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About BAART Programs

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K Retirement Plan
Accrued Sick Time
Candidate Referral Program
Bereavement Leave
Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
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