Outpatient Addictions Counselor - Evenings
Listed compensation
$45k-$59k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Help Build Pathways to a Bright Future
Carroll Institute is a non-profit substance abuse prevention and treatment facility offering a full continuum of care, from prevention education and assessment to outpatient treatment, residential programs, and counseling services for individuals and families. Our vision is to be the provider of choice for behavioral health care for at-risk individuals and families.
About the Role
As a Counselor on our Outpatient Services team, you'll provide recovery-oriented, co-occurring, capable care to clients at every stage of their journey. You'll work closely with colleagues across the agency to create a welcoming environment that builds on each client's strengths. This position will be focused on providing services on weekday evenings.
What You'll Do
- Conduct assessments and diagnostic interviews
- Provide individual and group therapy
- Deliver client education, crisis management, and case management
- Administer alcohol and drug testing (urinalysis, breathalyzers, etc.)
- Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and follow-up services
Complete and Submit Required Treatment Documentation
- Build strong relationships with referral sources, community agencies, and civic and governmental partners
- Take part in staff meetings and provide case consultation, training, and debriefing to team members
- Uphold HIPAA confidentiality standards and maintain your certification and training
- And more!
What You'll Bring
Required
Working towards Bachelor's or Master's in Addictions or related area. Bachelor's or Master's degree already obtained is preferred.
ACT or willing to acquire ACT and work towards CAC or LAC. Current CAC or LAC preferred.
- Preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with electronic health records and data collection programs
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about helping people and families find a path forward, we'd love to hear from you. Contact our Human Resources Manager to apply.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct assessments, provide individual and group therapy, and manage client cases within a substance abuse treatment facility. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate treatment documentation and coordinating discharge planning and referrals.
Requirements
Candidates must be working towards or have obtained a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Addictions or a related field. Possession of or willingness to acquire ACT, CAC, or LAC certifications is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 42 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 33% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Addictions Counselor - Evenings at Carroll Institute 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 counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$52k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
Living in Sioux Falls
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $304k≈ 6.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,302/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.