SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - DAYTIME IOP
Listed compensation
$44k-$55k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- CADC or LCADC Required | Full-Time or Part-Time
Community Psychiatric Institute (CPI), a leading provider of behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment in Essex County, NJ, is seeking a motivated and experienced Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Daytime Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated counselor who is passionate about helping individuals achieve and maintain recovery while addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
A CADC or LCADC credential is required.
Responsibilities
Facilitate structured substance abuse counseling groups in our daytime IOP program.
Provide individual counseling and ongoing support to clients.
Conduct intake assessments and assist with treatment recommendations.
Develop and participate in individualized treatment planning.
Provide case management and coordinate services to support clients' recovery.
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and medical records.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Qualifications
Must possess a current CADC or LCADC credential.
Minimum of 2 years of substance abuse counseling experience.
Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Strong group facilitation, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with NJSAMS preferred.
Compensation
Daytime IOP: $21–$26 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Part-time evening outpatient opportunities may also be available.
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Day shift
8-hour shifts
Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Full-Time Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Vacation, sick, and personal time
Paid holidays
Professional and Personal Development Opportunities
Join the CPI team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward recovery!
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in substance use / addiction counselor | ranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $44k–$55k | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $70k (middle half $58k–$75k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in New Jersey | 22 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All substance use / addiction counselor listings in New Jersey | 321 active | 13,496 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 30% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 428 in the last 30 days | 247 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR - DAYTIME IOP at Community Psychiatric Institute a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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About Community Psychiatric Institute
Benefits & Perks
Living in East Orange
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $462k≈ 10.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,994/mo≈ 54% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 35 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.