Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CAADC, CADC
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BLS OES 2024 · DE adjusted
At market rate for Counselor in DE
Job Description
About the Role
Join VitalCore Health Strategies as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Correctional Health in [object Object]. Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit!
Key Responsibilities
- will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.
- provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.
- provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-hous.
Requirements
- Graduation from a Bachelor's level program or higher
- Employment in a clinician/counselor/social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent preferred.
- Must have a substance use certification (i. e., CADC, CAADC) or must be actively working towards attaining a substance use certification and must obtain the certification within two years of hire.
- Individuals who are not certified must be under the direct supervision of a certified clinical supervisor with written documentation of supervision.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53K - $59K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join VitalCore Health Strategies as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Correctional Health.
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Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CAADC, CADC position at VitalCore Health Strategies 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 VitalCore Health Strategies 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
VitalCore Health Strategies lists compensation for this physician position at $53k to $59k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Georgetown, Delaware.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($53k–$59k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Stabilization, Intake Completion, On-going Evaluations, Consultation, Risk Assessment, Coordination Of Care, Discharge Planning, Treatment Goal Implementation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The SUD Counselor will provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and evaluations, coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, and perform risk assessments for inmates. They will also assist in planning and implementing program goals and maintain necessary documentation and reports.
Benefits package: Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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