Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Part Time) or (Per Diem)

1 month ago

San Diego, California$24/hrPart TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Aurora San Diego as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Part Time/Per Diem in United States. As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego, you will provide quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance use or other diagnosed issues. *Pay Range: $24/hr.

Key Responsibilities

solving, and time management skills Ability to provide treatment planning and related documentation and record

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $24 - $30/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Aurora San Diego as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Part Time/Per Diem.

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingTime ManagementTreatment PlanningDocumentationRecord-KeepingPublic SpeakingEthical Care ComplianceConfidentialityMaintaining Therapeutic RelationshipSelf-ControlCrisis ManagementSubstance Use Disorder CounselingComorbid Mental Health Issues

Requirements

Candidates must be able to provide individual and group therapy, possess excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and maintain therapeutic relationships in potentially volatile situations. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, along with BLS Certification, and either CADC/SUDCC Certification or current RADT/SUDRC status.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Part Time) or (Per Diem) position at Aurora San Diego includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Aurora San Diego 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 San Diego, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($30k–$30k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Record-Keeping. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide direct and indirect patient care to individuals with substance use or other diagnosed issues, including assessing their stage of use and co-occurring mental health issues. Responsibilities also involve developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting patient groups,...

Benefits package: 401K Retirement Plan, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Healthcare Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Life Insurance, PTO Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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