Part-Time Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Short-Term)

1 month ago
San Diego, California$33.6/hrPart TimeAddiction Medicine

Job Description

About the Role

Join NAMI San Diego as a Part-Time Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Short-Term) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • occurring disorder or have a family with lived experience. Staff offer services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
  • This job is a short
  • term, grant
  • funded project that is expected to end June 30, 2026.

Requirements

  • to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Deliver short term support and crisis services as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $33.6/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join NAMI San Diego as a Part-Time Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Short-Term).

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder CounselingBrief ASAM ScreeningsCrisis InterventionRecovery PlanningIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingResource LinkingHIPAA ComplianceDocumentationTeam CollaborationCultural CompetencyCase ManagementDischarge PlanningBrief InterventionsPeer Recovery Model
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Short-Term) at NAMI San Diego a 1.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at NAMI San Diego 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

This position also offers production-based compensation: $34 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Diego, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Brief ASAM Screenings, Crisis Intervention, Recovery Planning, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Resource Linking, HIPAA Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide onsite support, brief screenings, orientation, and develop crisis and recovery plans for participants at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. Duties include delivering brief individual and group recovery services, education, and linking clients to community resources...

About WeekdayDoc

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About NAMI San Diego

Mental Health Care
San Diego, California
0-2
1.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Part-time

Posted

1mo ago

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