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Job Description
About the Role
Join Project Chesapeake as a Addictions Counselor in United States. 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!
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- please reach out to discuss details
Work Schedule
- M-F 9-5 schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Project Chesapeake as a Addictions Counselor.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addictions Counselor at Project Chesapeake 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 Project Chesapeake 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
Project Chesapeake lists compensation for this physician position at $52k to $65k annually.
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
- Transparent compensation ($52k–$65k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Clinical Documentation, Group Therapy, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, EMR Systems, Communication Skills, Professionalism. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will lead OP/IOP substance use disorder groups and complete clinical documentation including assessments and treatment plans. They will also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality client care.
Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan With Employer Match, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
3d ago
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