SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Mesa County

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Grand Junction, Colorado$57K - $65KFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mesa County, CO as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Grand Junction, CO in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.

) Completes substance abuse assessments and evaluations of clients who are participating with the Criminal Justice Services Department.

Requirements

Master’s degree and pursuing licensure in Colorado. Full licensure preferred (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LAC)

Two (2) years corrections related experience preferred.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Must be 21 years of age and successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $57K - $65K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Mesa County, CO as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Grand Junction, CO.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingCase managementCrisis interventionTreatment planningGroup therapyIndividual therapyPsycho-educational servicesAssessment and evaluationRecord maintenanceCurriculum developmentLiaison servicesCommunication skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR position at Mesa County includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Mesa County 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

Mesa County lists compensation for this physician position at $57k to $65k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($57k–$65k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Case management, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Group therapy, Individual therapy, Psycho-educational services, Assessment and evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides professional substance abuse treatment, assessments, and educational programs to justice-involved and community clients. They also participate in treatment team meetings, maintain accurate clinical records, and coordinate referrals within the mental health system.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Paid Sick and Vacation Leave, Life insurance, Long term disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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