Substance Use Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Cleveland Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor – MAT Program, Early Hours in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- $35 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility
Requirements
- Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $25 - $35/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Cleveland Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Cleveland Comprehensive Treatment Center 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 night shifts.
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 Cleveland Comprehensive Treatment Center 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: $35000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($35k–$35k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides high-quality, compassionate guidance through individual and group counseling sessions to aid patients in recovery from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include planning, overseeing, facilitating, and documenting patient recovery, conducting initial and follo...
Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Competitive 401(k), Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Free Clinical Supervision, Unlimited CEUs, Early Morning Hours, Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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