Substance Use Counselor

2 months ago
United StatesFull TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Madison West Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
  • Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

Requirements

  • Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence
  • CTC AHCTC #LI

Benefits & Compensation

  • Annual Bonus Program Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Competitive 401(k) plan Paid vacation and sick time Employer
  • assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high
  • Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence
  • CTC AHCTC #LI

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Madison West Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor.

Key Skills

Substance Use CounselingIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingTreatment PlanningInitial AssessmentsFollow Up AssessmentsReferralsCrisis InterventionCase ManagementLiaisonMedication-Assisted TreatmentCognitive Behavioral TherapyMotivational InterviewingRelapse PreventionDocumentationHIPAA Compliance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Madison West 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 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 Madison West Comprehensive Treatment Center 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.

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: Substance Use Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Initial Assessments, Follow Up Assessments, Referrals, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides high-quality, compassionate guidance through individual and group counseling sessions to support patients in recovery from opioid use disorder. Key duties include planning, overseeing, facilitating, and documenting patient recovery, preparing individual treatment...

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Employer-paid Clinical Supervision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Madison West Comprehensive Treatment Center

Mental Health Care
Madison, Wisconsin
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Semi-Annual Bonus Program
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Vacation
Sick Time
Employer-paid Clinical Supervision
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

2mo ago