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Pays $74,152/yr — Counselor market median is ~$73k (103 jobs)

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Tennessee

Substance Use Counselor IV

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 48m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time Substance Use Counselor IV in Tennessee. $74,152/year salary, $5,000 sign-on bonus. 5 days/week, 8-hour day shifts.

Join Acadia as a Substance Use Counselor IV – Sign-On Bonus in Tennessee.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $74,152/yr
  • Sign-On Bonus ($5,000)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Acadia as a Substance Use Counselor IV – Sign-On Bonus.

Key Responsibilities

The Substance Use Counselor IV provides advanced clinical services including assessments, treatment planning, and individual or group counseling. This role also involves mentoring junior staff, coordinating clinical activities, and ensuring high-quality patient care through effective case management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a social or health services field and possess between four to eight years of relevant counseling experience depending on their degree level. Professional licensure or certification is preferred, along with a strong understanding of ASAM criteria and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Substance use counselingClinical assessmentTreatment planningIndividual counselingGroup counselingCrisis interventionCase managementTrauma-informed careCo-occurring disordersASAM criteriaDocumentationMentoringPatient-centered careCommunicationClinical guidance

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 103 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Acadia

Mental Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($5,000)

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