Substance Use Disorder Counselor

BUCKELEW PROGRAMS

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San Rafael, California$32 - $35/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Buckelew Programs as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – $32-35/hr in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Rising Recovery Center - San Rafael, CA 94903Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $32.00 - $35.

Key Responsibilities

escalation and teamwork

occurring mental health conditions, or dual diagnoses is

Requirements

Ability to perform intermittent physical activities including bending, reaching, lifting (up to 40 lbs), and standing/walking for extended periods.

Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Employees in this position are required to maintain current certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor through CADTP, CCAPP, or another state-approved provider.

Loss of certification will result in disqualification from continued employment in this role.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $32 - $35/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Buckelew Programs as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – $32-35/hr.

Key Skills

Substance use disorder counselingCrisis interventionClient assessmentIntake documentationIndividual counselingMedication monitoringDe-escalationCase managementTreatment planningConfidentialityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsFirst aidCPRDocumentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at BUCKELEW PROGRAMS includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at BUCKELEW PROGRAMS 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

BUCKELEW PROGRAMS lists compensation for this physician position at $32k to $35k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $35000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Rafael, California.

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 ($32k–$35k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use disorder counseling, Crisis intervention, Client assessment, Intake documentation, Individual counseling, Medication monitoring, De-escalation, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide direct client care, including assessments, individual counseling, and crisis intervention within a residential treatment setting. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, monitoring medications, and ensuring a safe, structured therapeutic environme...

Benefits package: Mileage reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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