Substance Abuse Counselor (ADT Trainee, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LCADC, LGADC) , Assertive Community Treatment - Baltimore, MD ($2,500 sign-on bonus)

Sheppard Pratt

2 months ago

Baltimore, Maryland$49,275 - $53,560Full TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

36th percentile for Counselor — see your $/RVU rate and counter-offer number

Your Market Position

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Below Market

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11% below median for Counselor in MD — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $71k over 3 years

Posted 59 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

Your Negotiation Playbook

Your exact counter: $██k

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sheppard Pratt as a Substance Abuse Counselor – ACT Program, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) [https://www. sheppardpratt.

Key Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive assessments that examine the relationship between substance use and mental health.

Working with the treatment team, community resources, and support systems to maintain and implement treatment goals.

Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.

disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

Requirements

disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation

Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure

Licensing and certification preparation assistance

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $49,275 - $53,560

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Sheppard Pratt as a Substance Abuse Counselor – ACT Program, Sign-On Bonus.

Key Skills

Substance Use AssessmentMental Health AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationTeam CollaborationCommunity ResourcesClient TransportationAssertive Community Treatment (ACT)Non-traditional Therapies

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor (ADT Trainee, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LCADC, LGADC) , Assertive Community Treatment - Baltimore, MD ($2,500 sign-on bonus) at Sheppard Pratt a 6.0 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.

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 Sheppard Pratt 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

Sheppard Pratt lists compensation for this physician position at $49k to $54k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($49k–$54k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Assessment, Mental Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, Team Collaboration, Community Resources, Client Transportation, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments linking substance use and mental health, and collaborating with the treatment team and community resources to implement treatment goals. The role also requires maintaining accurate clinical documentation and accompanying clients to necess...

Benefits package: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus, Comprehensive Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, 403b Retirement Match, Generous Paid-Time-Off, Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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