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Eckerd Connects
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Counselor Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)Part-Time

Listed compensation

$26/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Part-time Benefits

  • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
  • AD&D Insurance

Hourly Rate: $26.00

Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Licensed Addiction Counselor is responsible for the designs, develops, and implements all programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant and Health Services staff, center physician and Center Director.
  • The Licensed Addiction Counselor coordinates all programs designed to reduce and eliminate substance use and abuse and in compliance with the Department of Labor/Job Corps guidelines.
  • Conducts in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.
  • Submits recommendations to the Center Director for medical terminations related to substance misuse and abuse in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant, center physician, Health and Wellness Manager (RN), etc.
  • Monitors behavior and progress of students involved in the Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse Prevention/Intervention Program.
  • Maintains confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases.

Qualifications

  • Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) required.
  • Prefer One year of work-related experience; prefer experience working with youth.
  • Prefer Master’s degree and previous experience with disadvantaged youth, particularly in a residential setting.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
  • Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

  • Pittsburgh Job Corps
  • 7175 Highland Dr

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Connect with Us video:https://vimeo.com/1170824876?fl=pl&fe=sh

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor designs and implements substance abuse prevention and intervention programs for students in coordination with health services staff. Responsibilities include conducting training sessions, monitoring student progress, and maintaining confidential case records.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Substance Abuse CounselingProgram DevelopmentCrisis InterventionCase ManagementStudent MonitoringConfidential Record KeepingYouth Counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Substance Abuse Counselor at Eckerd Connects a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,299 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 18% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
73%
401k / retirement match
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 1,299 Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Eckerd Connects

Non-profit Organizations
Clearwater, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
AD&D Insurance