Substance Use Counselor - Galax

Life Center of Galax

2 days ago

Galax, VirginiaFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Life Center of Galax as a Substance Use Counselor – Galax in United States. Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: Provide treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from substance use, eating disorders or other behavioral problems. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.

· Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.

· May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.

· May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · High School diploma or equivalent required.

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.

· Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Life Center of Galax as a Substance Use Counselor – Galax.

Key Skills

Substance use counselingGroup therapyFamily therapyCrisis interventionCase managementTreatment planningPatient assessmentDocumentationDe-escalationFirst aidCPRBehavioral health

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor - Galax at Life Center of Galax a 4.0 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Life Center of Galax 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 Galax, Virginia.

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, Group therapy, Family therapy, Crisis intervention, Case management, Treatment planning, Patient assessment, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide treatment and support to patients recovering from substance use and behavioral disorders through group and family sessions. Manage patient care documentation, conduct assessments, and provide crisis intervention as needed.

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