Substance Use Disorder Counselor

1 month ago
United States$47k-$58k(est.)Full TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Youth Outreach Services as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor in United States.

Requirements

  • 5 preferred Knowledge of chemical abuse and dependence diagnosis criteria Knowledge of substance abuse disorders Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Benefits & Compensation

  • time: Health, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Short/Long
  • Term Disability options 403(b) Retirement Paid Time off (PTO) Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position) Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness YOS is an E
  • Verify participating employer Youth Outreach Services is a drug
  • free workplace, and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment. Youth Outreach Services is an

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No weekends required.

Apply to join Youth Outreach Services as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor.

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder CounselingIntake ScreeningAssessmentsSupport ServicesCase ConsultationCase PlanningReferral FacilitationDischarge RecommendationsEducational GroupsTherapeutic GroupsRecord KeepingDocumentationCase ManagementCoordinationDSM-5 FamiliarityChemical Abuse Diagnosis

Key Responsibilities

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for providing intake screening, assessments, and support services to youth in the Reception and Classification Units. Key duties include facilitating referrals, conducting educational and therapeutic groups, and maintaining thorough documentation.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Youth Outreach 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 Youth Outreach 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.

Compensation Analysis

Youth Outreach Services lists compensation for this physician position at $47k to $58k annually.

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
  • Transparent compensation ($47k–$58k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Intake Screening, Assessments, Support Services, Case Consultation, Case Planning, Referral Facilitation, Discharge Recommendations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for providing intake screening, assessments, and support services to youth in the Reception and Classification Units. Key duties include facilitating referrals, conducting educational and therapeutic groups, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Options, Long Term Disability Options, 403(b) Retirement, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Youth Outreach Services

Individual and Family Services
Chicago, IL
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Options
Long Term Disability Options
403(b) Retirement
Paid Time Off
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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

1mo ago

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