Substance Abuse Counselor - Up to $1000 SIGN ON BONUS
Job Description
About the Role
Join Community Medical Services as a Substance Abuse Counselor – M-F, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Description Shift: Monday - Friday 11:00a-7:00p Shift Differential offered from 4PM - 7PM daily and all weekend Growth Potential! Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances.
Key Responsibilities
-, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication
- assisted treatment and one
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $1,000.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Community Medical Services in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor - Up to $1000 SIGN ON BONUS at Community Medical Services 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 counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Community Medical Services is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Behavioral Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions and develop individualized treatment plans for patients recovering from substance use disorders. Coordinate care with community providers and maintain comprehensive client records in compliance with regulatory standards.
Benefits package: Subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday, 401(k) with Match, Tuition and CME Reimbursement up to 100%, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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