Counselor, Addictions
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Compensation Intelligence
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26% below median for Counselor in PA — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join BHHEP as a Addictions Counselor – $18.23-23.27/hr in United States. Addictions Counselor – New Destiny Locations(s) 91 Broad Street, Ashland, Pennsylvania 17921, United States Remote Eligible Not Eligible Compensation $18.23 - $23.
Key Responsibilities
- in this role may include: Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program.
Requirements
- Your responsibilities in this role may include: Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
- Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
- Compete individual treatment plans upon client's admission.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $18.23 - $23.27/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join BHHEP as a Addictions Counselor – $18.23-23.27/hr.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor, Addictions at BHHEP 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.
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 BHHEP 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
Stated compensation: $18.23 - $23.27/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Ashland, Pennsylvania.
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 ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Caseload Management, Screening, Intake, Clinical Assessments, ASAM, Biopsychosocial Histories, Treatment Planning, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include managing a client caseload, completing required evaluations and assessments such as ASAM and biopsychosocial histories, and developing individual treatment plans upon client admission. The role also involves documenting all clinical services, conducting individual and group ...
Benefits package: Competitive Pay, Excellent Benefits, On The Job Training, Upward mobility, Educational assistance. 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)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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