Substance Use Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join North Wilkesboro Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor – North Wilkesboro 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
- I, CADC, LCAS
- A, LCAS, LCSW
- A, LCSW, LCMHC
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with North Wilkesboro Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at North Wilkesboro Comprehensive Treatment Center a 4.6 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 night shifts.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at North Wilkesboro 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 North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Initial Assessments, Follow Up Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Referral Coordination. 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 recovering from opioid use disorder. Key duties include planning, overseeing, and documenting patient recovery, conducting initial and follow-up assessments,...
Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Clinical Supervision. 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.
About North Wilkesboro Comprehensive Treatment Center
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
26d ago
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