Substance Use Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Sierra Tucson as a Substance Use Counselor – $59K-$79K, Residential Treatment in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conduct individual, group or family counseling sessions as scheduled and document as required.
- Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
- Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.
- Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Requirements
- Our integrative, evidence‑based model and compassionate culture create a healing environment where residents can rebuild their lives.
- We are seeking a dedicated Substance Use Counselor to join our clinical team and support individuals on their recovery journey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $59K - $79K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Sierra Tucson as a Substance Use Counselor – $59K-$79K, Residential Treatment.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Sierra Tucson a 2.0 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.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Sierra Tucson 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
Sierra Tucson lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $79k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Arizona.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance use counseling, Trauma-informed care, Motivational interviewing, Clinical assessment, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management, Group counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides therapeutic services, including individual and group counseling, to residents struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and ensuring high-quality, person-c...
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Job Details
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