Substance Use Counselor

Wenatchee CTC

2 days ago

Wenatchee, Washington$28/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Wenatchee CTC as a Substance Use Counselor – M-F Early Hours, No Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

$28 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

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

Salary: $52K - $58.2K

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, student loan benefits. Work with Wenatchee CTC in United States.

Key Skills

Substance Use CounselingIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingTreatment PlanningInitial AssessmentsFollow Up AssessmentsCrisis InterventionCase ManagementMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)Relapse PreventionDocumentationHIPAA Compliance42 CFR Part 2 Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Wenatchee CTC 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 physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Wenatchee CTC 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

Wenatchee CTC lists compensation for this physician position at $52k to $58k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $28 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wenatchee, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

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 ($52k–$58k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Initial Assessments, Follow Up Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Case Management. 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, preparing individual treatment ...

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Competitive 401(k) plan, Paid vacation and sick time, Employer-paid clinical supervision, Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Early morning hours offering great work/life balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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