Substance Use Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor 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
- R, CSAC – must be eligible to obtain within 90 days of employment. Licensed Mental Health Professionals: LPC
- R, LPC, LCSW
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday 5 AM - 2 PM schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center 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 counselor 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 — Counselor Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
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
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI). Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality individual and group counseling to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Manage patient recovery through assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with multidisciplinary medical teams.
Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Employer-paid 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 counselor jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
About Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center
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
2d ago
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