Drug and Alcohol Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join KVC Health Systems as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor – Sign-On Bonus in United States. 🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join Our Team and Make a Difference as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor!
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field licensable by the Kansas BSRB required.
- Experience: Previous experience working with vulnerable and at
- risk children and youth.
- Licensure/Certification: Current Addiction and Prevention Credentialed Counselor through the KS BSRB required. (May apply for temporary license)
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $3,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with KVC Health Systems in United States.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Drug and Alcohol Counselor at KVC Health Systems a 6.1 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 weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
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 KVC Health Systems 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: up to $21,000.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Topeka, Kansas.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Case Assessment, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Interpersonal Communication, Computer Skills, Staff Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide education, consultation, and training to staff to support children and families affected by substance use disorders. Conduct individual, family, and group treatment sessions while collaborating with other providers to ensure continuity of care.
Benefits package: Sign-on bonus $3,000, Company-paid clinical supervision, CEU-eligible in-house training, Paid time off, Parental leave, Health benefits, 403b with company match, Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000. 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 weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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