Primary Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Outreach Development Corp. as a Primary Counselor – Adolescent Substance Abuse in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervised by Program Director.
Requirements
- Advanced degree required; LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or higher preferred.
- 3 years of experience with substance abuse disorders
- 2 years of experience working with adolescents with co
- occurring and mental health problems
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Outreach Development Corp. as a Primary Counselor – Adolescent Substance Abuse.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Counselor at Outreach Development 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.
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 Outreach Development 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
Outreach Development lists compensation for this physician position at $45k to $75k annually.
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
- Transparent compensation ($45k–$75k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Services, Substance Use Disorders, Behavioral Health Disorders, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Primary Counselor delivers long-term supervision, support, and clinical services to chemically dependent adolescents with co-occurring mental health issues, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Responsibilities include providing weekly caseload group sessions and bi-weekl...
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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
1mo ago
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