Substance Abuse Counselor (Greenville, KY) – Youth Residential Program
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Job Description
Opportunity
PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc., is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) to provide on-site substance abuse prevention and counseling services within a federally supported residential youth program in Greenville, Kentucky 42345.
Our client operates a comprehensive residential program serving young adults, ages 16–24. The program’s mission is to prepare participants for meaningful employment and independent living.
This role provides direct clinical services to students and collaborates closely with residential and program staff in a structured, community-based environment.
Position Overview
- This is a temporary position with full-time availability, up to 40 hours per week.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- No weekends required
- Location: On-site in Greenville, KY (no telehealth or remote option)
Scheduling flexibility is available to support student engagement and program needs, including occasional presence during afternoon or early evening hours.
Key Responsibilities
The clinician will provide comprehensive on-site substance abuse prevention, education, and counseling services to enrolled students and maintain an active presence within the residential environment.
Responsibilities Include
- Delivering individual and group substance abuse counseling services
- Developing and facilitating alcohol, drug, and tobacco prevention and education programming
- Engaging with students in residential and common areas (dormitories, recreation areas, dining facilities, counseling spaces)
- Collaborating with program leadership and interdisciplinary staff
- Supporting student development, healthy coping skills, decision-making, and relapse prevention
- Providing crisis intervention and behavioral support as needed
- Developing individualized case management plans to improve student retention and promote overall wellness
- Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation
Upholding all professional, ethical, and confidentiality standards in compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations
Qualifications
Licensure
Candidates must hold active and valid Substance Abuse Counseling certification in the State of Kentucky like Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or any other related certification.
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing substance abuse or behavioral health services to adolescents or young adults.
Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
About PsyPhyCare
PsyPhyCare is committed to delivering professional and passionate practitioners who impact their world, supporting both the individuals we serve and the communities in which they live and grow.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor (Greenville, KY) – Youth Residential Program at Psy Phy Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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