Substance Use Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor – Portland, OR 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
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Belmont 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 Portland, Oregon.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). 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, facilitating, and documenting patient recovery, conducting initial and follow-u...
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 physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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