Addictions Counselor
Listed compensation
$52k-$65k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Project Chesapeake provides quality addiction treatment, behavioral health therapy, & treatment for individuals with a dual diagnosis. We are seeking a highly motivated, reliable, & professional full-time Addiction's Counselor to join our team in an Outpatient setting!
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for individuals to learn how to live a positive, sober lifestyle while empowering them to make changes that will lead to successful independent living.
Responsibilities Include
- Run OP / IOP substance use disorder groups.
- Complete substance use disorder assessments, treatment plans, group notes, & other clinical documentation under the supervision of an LCSW-C.
- Take part in a multi-disciplinary team to maintain excellent client care & treatment.
- Attain occasional trainings & maintain licensure requirements.
Qualifications Include
- Active ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LMSW or LGPC license in the State of Maryland.
- At least 2 years' experience with a substance use disorder population.
- Computer literate & experience working in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems.
- Possess sound judgement, professionalism, & compassion for client care.
- Excellent documentation & communication skills.
- Familiarity with DHMH / CARF requirements.
Hours: Full-time
- Monday - Thursday from 11:00am - 8:00pm & Friday from 11:00am - 3:00pm
- (OR)
- Monday - Thursday from 10:00am - 8:00pm (4-day work week!!!)
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Optional Medical / Vision / Dental insurance
- Optional 401(K) with employer match
- Employer paid life insurance
- Additional benefits to be discussed during interview process
Pay
Pay varies upon licensure
$52,000/yr. - $65,000/yr.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will facilitate substance use disorder groups and complete clinical documentation including assessments and treatment plans. They will also participate in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality client care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LMSW, or LGPC license in Maryland and possess at least two years of experience with substance use disorder populations. Proficiency in EMR systems and familiarity with DHMH/CARF requirements are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in substance use / addiction counselor | ranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $52k–$65k | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $64k (middle half $59k–$67k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$56k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Maryland | 376 active | 13,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment376 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Project Chesapeake | #19 of 20 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addictions Counselor at Project Chesapeake a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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Benefits & Perks
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See all 6 Project Chesapeake jobsLiving in Centreville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $456k≈ 8.8× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $1,262/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 104.5
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.