Drug & Alcohol Counselor

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$77k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Adapt Integrated Health Care is looking for a qualified Drug & Alcohol Counselor to join their team! This position works Monday-Friday.

The Drug & Alcohol Counselor provides direct client services, including screenings, assessments, evaluating level of care, diagnose for substance use criteria, screen for mental health symptoms, refer, treatment plan and document appropriately. The Counselor will provide counsel and support to patients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency, educate families in the best ways to help in the recovery process, and work with those participating in outpatient programs.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • MHACBO Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, II, or III status or equivalent

Primary Responsibilities

  • Complete ASAM assessment to determine appropriate treatment plan
  • Facilitates groups using education, discussion and group process. Focus on emotional / social / and family issues relevant to clients suffering with substance use disorders
  • Complete client documentation in a timely manner. Documentation to be completed within client’s EMR
  • Provide regular status reports to referral sources and community partners. Unscheduled phone calls and emails may need to be sent/responded to referral sources and community partners
  • Some departments may require participating in the collection of UAs, utilizing agency protocol.
  • Participates in clinical supervision, including group and individual observation, QA review of documentation, and personal goal tracking highlighted in yearly evaluation. Attends minimum of 2 hours individual or group supervision per month

Come join our progressive team and make a difference in the lives of others! For more information on our organization, please visit our website at adaptoregon.org.

We Offer

  • 100% Paid Premiums for Full Family Medical insurance, cash waiver available
  • Dental, Vision, and Pet insurance options
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
  • In-house training, on-site professional development
  • Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance, when applicable
  • Clinical supervision towards licensure is available

Our priority is to be a workplace that offers employees a rewarding work-life and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026!

Adapt Integrated Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for those with disabilities and veterans.

Adapt Integrated Health Care does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Adapt will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation and is committed to preventing or stopping them whenever they may occur at the organization or in its programs.

For anyone needing assistance or accommodations with Adapt’s application process, please call (541) 672-2691 and ask for our Talent Acquisition team.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides direct client services including screenings, assessments, and treatment planning for individuals with substance use disorders. They also facilitate group sessions and maintain timely documentation within the agency's electronic medical records system.

Key Skills

Drug and alcohol counselingSubstance use disorder assessmentGroup facilitationMental health screeningClinical documentationCrisis interventionPatient educationCase management

Substance Use Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 60% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Substance Use Counseling market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in substance use counselingranked against 40 Substance Use Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 60% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusOregon Counselor listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 36% offer loan repayment213 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (40 Substance Use Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Drug & Alcohol Counselor at Adapt Integrated Health Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Substance Use Counseling — ranked against 40 active Substance Use Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Counselor Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 19 employers
6
<$60k
4
$60k-70k
8
$70k-80k
2
$80k-90k
2
$90k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
18%
CME allowance
18%
Sign-on bonus
12% this job
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Substance Use Counselor

St. Anthony Foundation · San Francisco, California

$60k-$90k
#2

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation · Rancho Mirage, California

$68k-$90k
#3

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

$75k-$85k
#4

Licensed Therapist (LPC, LSW, LAC, or LCSW) - Substance Use/Mental Health

$70k-$80k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Substance Use Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 40 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Benefits & Perks

100% Paid Premiums for Full Family Medical insurance
Dental, Vision, and Pet insurance options
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
In-house training, on-site professional development
Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance, when applicable
Clinical supervision towards licensure is available

Living in North Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k≈ 6.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,066/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.