Chemical Dependency Counselor

Hygea Healthcare

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United States$60k–80kFull TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hygea Healthcare, Inc. as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in United States. Hygea Healthcare opened a brand new 16 bed substance abuse residential facility in Linthicum, MD. Come join our team; We are looking for energetic and ethical staff who want to be a part of our team!

Key Responsibilities

-, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

At any time, Hygea Healthcare may initiate temporary or permanent transfer of any employee to any Hygea Healthcare site in response to the needs of the organization and/or the needs of staff members.

Requirements

internship experience treating substance use disorders Minimum of 2 years on non

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $60,000 to $80,000 annually.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Hygea Healthcare, Inc. as a Chemical Dependency Counselor.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingRelapse preventionTrauma-informed careASAM criteriaCrisis managementVerbal de-escalationClinical assessmentEvidence-based practicesTreatment planningDetox practicesCase management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Chemical Dependency Counselor at Hygea Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General 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.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Hygea Healthcare 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

Hygea Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $80k 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 ($60k–$80k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Family counseling, Relapse prevention, Trauma-informed care, ASAM criteria, Crisis management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions to support clients in recovery from substance use disorders. They are responsible for conducting clinical assessments and collaborating with the treatment team to develop effective, evidence-based recovery plans.

Benefits package: Health insurance, 401k, Paid time off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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