Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Regional West Health Services as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Licensed Role 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.
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. Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of clients' substance use history, mental health status, and social factors to inform treatment planning.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Regional West Health Services as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Licensed Role.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor at Regional West Health Services a 4.0 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 weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Regional West Health Services 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 United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Treatment planning, Assessment, Therapeutic interventions, Relapse prevention, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor conducts comprehensive assessments and develops individualized treatment plans to support clients with substance use disorders. They facilitate therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and recovery.
About WeekdayDoc
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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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