Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Community
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Compensation Intelligence
WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · CA adjusted
12% below median for Counselor in CA — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Sycamores as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Community in United States. JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.
Key Responsibilities
- provide interventions that develop coping and problem-solving skills, teach social skills and teach transfer.
Requirements
- 2 years’ experience as a drug and alcohol counselor working with adolescent population.
- Certification with one of State of California's approved Alcohol & Drug agencies (CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP) required.
- Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $24 - $28 per hour
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Sycamores as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Community.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Community at Sycamores a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Sycamores 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
Sycamores lists compensation for this physician position at $50k 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 United States.
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 ($50k–$58k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Coping Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Social Skills, Client Monitoring, Driving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Substance Abuse Counselor provides interventions focused on developing coping, problem-solving, and social skills for clients, teaching the transference of these skills into home, school, and community settings. This role involves being part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement integrated s...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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