Substance Abuse Counselor
Addiction Medicine in Kentucky pays $280k median — is this one competitive?
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Compensation Intelligence
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37% below median for Counselor in KY — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Management and Training Corporation as a Substance Abuse Counselor – $30/hr, M-F Schedule in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- coordinate and integrate TEAP components with other center programs, policies and zero tolerance.
- provide information on prevention activities on and off center.
- Provide assessment and assistance/ intervention plan for any student who tests positive for drugs or alcohol.
- Provide input to counseling, health/ wellness, and human resources department for necessary referral of stud.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education, behavioral science or related field required
- Must be certified for drug and alcohol counseling.
- 2888. Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here [https://www. mtctrains. com/]
- Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here [https://www. mtctrains. com/]
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $30/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Management and Training Corporation in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Management and Training 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 Management and Training 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
This position also offers production-based compensation: $30000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Morganfield, Kentucky.
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
- Transparent compensation ($30k–$30k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Counseling, Program Development, Implementation, Maintenance, Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP), Prevention, Staff Training, Community Networking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) to address substance use issues through awareness, prevention, and training. Essential functions include conducting assessments, developing assistance plans for students...
Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription drug insurance, Life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Paid time off, Paid holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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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
1mo ago
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