Substance Use Counselor

4 days ago
Claymont, DelawareFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join Claymont Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor – Early Morning Hours in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
  • Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

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

  • 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 Claymont Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.

Key Skills

Substance Use CounselingIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingCrisis InterventionCase ManagementTreatment PlanningMedication-Assisted TreatmentCognitive Behavioral TherapyMotivational InterviewingRelapse PreventionClinical DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceAddiction RecoveryBehavioral HealthPatient Assessment
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Claymont Comprehensive Treatment Center a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Claymont 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Claymont, Delaware.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Treatment Planning, 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 compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus, Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Competitive 401k, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Clinical Supervision. 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.

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About Claymont Comprehensive Treatment Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Claymont, Delaware
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Semi-Annual Bonus
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Competitive 401k
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Clinical Supervision
3.9

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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

4d ago

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