No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$73k (median of 336 jobs)
6.6/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,252 active roles in this specialty
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
About the Role
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. Provide counseling for substance use disorders. Collaborate with healthcare teams.
Join Regional West Health Services as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments of clients' substance use history, mental health status, and social factors to inform treatment planning.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address clients' specific needs and goals related to alcohol and drug abuse recovery.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support clients through the recovery process.
- Monitor client progress regularly, adjusting treatment approaches as necessary and providing relapse prevention strategies.
Requirements
- Associate's of Bachelor's Degree in a related field (psychology or social work) required.
- Valid state licensure or provisional license as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC).
- Demonstrated experience in substance abuse counseling, including assessment, treatment planning, and intervention.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Regional West Health Services in United States.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor at Regional West Health Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,252 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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