Non-Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor WTRC (72402)
Addiction Medicine in Tennessee pays $280k median — is this one competitive?
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Compensation Intelligence
WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · TN adjusted
23% below median for Counselor in TN — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Centurion Health as a Substance Abuse Counselor – No Weekends, $20/hr in United States.
Requirements
- Friday, 7:30 am
- 4:00 pm We offer excellent
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $20/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Centurion Health in United States.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Non-Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor WTRC (72402) at Centurion Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Centurion Health 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: $20 per hour.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Henning, Tennessee.
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Counseling, Intake, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Correctional Environment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Non-Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor coordinates all substance abuse and addiction program activities within a correctional setting. This role includes performing intake procedures, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and leading group and individual counseling sessions.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k with Company Match, Generous PTO, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
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)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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