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Pays $19/hr — Counselor market median is ~$57k (404 jobs) · Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) for work-life (6.6/10, vs 1,252 in this specialty)

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Holcomb
Newark, Delaware

Substance Abuse Counselor

Counselor Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)Part-Time
Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Part-time substance abuse counseling. $19+/hr billable. Flexible hours. Full benefits for FT. Actually help people change their lives.

Join Holcomb as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Newark, Delaware.

Requirements

  • Education:   Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral health field or a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent AND Experience OR Licensure/Certification requirements.
  • Experience:  Five (5) years of documented clinical experience working in the field of substance abuse treatment.
  • Licensure/Certification Requirements:  Full certification by a nationally recognized body in addiction counseling.
  • Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $19/hr (Est. $40k-$40k/year).

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.

Work with Holcomb in Newark, Delaware.

Key Responsibilities

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides drug and alcohol treatment through individual, group, and family counseling sessions. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining detailed clinical documentation in compliance with agency policies.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Drug And Alcohol TreatmentIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingFamily CounselingCase ManagementSubstance Abuse AssessmentCrisis AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationStabilization ServicesEthical PracticeInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 404 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Holcomb

Non-profit Organizations
Exton, PA
201-500 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Employee Recognition Programs

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