Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

1 day ago

Towson, Maryland$40/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join PrimeCare Medical, Inc. as a Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor – $5K Sign-On in Towson, MD. Description PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LMSW/LCSW, or LGPC/LCPC) to work in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $30-$40/hr (Est. $62k-$83k/year)

Signing bonus: $1.

9 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. in Towson, MD.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingClinical monitoringTherapeutic interventionsSuicide preventionTreatment assessmentGroup facilitationIndividual counselingDischarge planningInterdisciplinary collaborationQuality assuranceCase managementCrisis interventionDocumentationPatient educationConfidentialityClinical competency

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor at PrimeCare Medical 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, no night shifts.

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 PrimeCare Medical 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

PrimeCare Medical lists compensation for this physician position at $62k to $83k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $40 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Towson, Maryland.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($62k–$83k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Clinical monitoring, Therapeutic interventions, Suicide prevention, Treatment assessment, Group facilitation, Individual counseling, Discharge planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor is responsible for the clinical monitoring and implementation of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs within the detention center. They will also facilitate therapeutic sessions, assist with suicide prevention, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with discretionary company match, 9 days PTO, 6 floating holidays, Sick leave (MDSSL), $5,000 sign-on bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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