Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Listed compensation
$17.26–$22.44 /hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job Type: | Full-Time
Your Experience Matters
We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Drug and Alcohol Counselor joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Drug and Alcohol Counselor who excels in this role:
- Provides direct assessment and counseling services to adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients.
- Provides individual, marital, family and group psychotherapy as assigned.
- Maintains accurate and complete records, including adequate paperwork to facilitate proper billing. Knowledgeable of CPT Codes and their appropriate and effective application.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, and employee related information.
- Delivers personalized, efficient care with respect for the individual’s spiritual and cultural differences.
- Participates in community consultation and education as requested.
- Participates in facility treatment team meetings communicating clinical impressions.
- Compiles comprehensive patient/family history and records the data.
- Works to ensure effective performance and productivity maintaining a flexible schedule to accommodate patients.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
The Mental Health Counselor must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The requirements listed below are below representative
of the knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Bilingual and/or English Spanish speaking preferred and ability to work with culturally diverse population.
- High School Diploma or equivalent – required
- AA in Social Services or equivalent (90 quarter/60 semester college credits) or bachelor’s degree in behavioral health sciences.
- Must be enrolled in an approved school and gaining the experience required to receive a Substance Use Disorder Professional credential
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Maria Delgado by emailing Maria.Delgado1@lifepointhealth.net.
Hourly range: $17.26- $22.44
EEOC Statement
“Lourdes Behavior Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Behavior Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
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Key Responsibilities
Provide direct assessment and counseling services, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy for diverse age groups. Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in facility treatment team meetings to coordinate patient care.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and either an associate degree in Social Services or a bachelor's degree in behavioral health sciences. Candidates must be enrolled in an approved program to obtain a Substance Use Disorder Professional credential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$41k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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