Substance Use Counselor - CADC

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor - CADC at Sussex County Comprehensive Treatment Center 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 night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Addiction Medicine position at Sussex County Comprehensive Treatment Center 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Georgetown, Delaware.

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI). Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality individual and group counseling and therapy for patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Manage patient recovery through treatment planning, assessments, and coordination with multidisciplinary medical teams.

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Competitive 401(k) plan, Paid vacation and sick time, Employer-paid clinical supervision, Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited CEUs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Early morning hours. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.