AOD Counselor

21 days ago
Citrus Heights, California$26/hrFull TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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21% below median for Counselor in CA — negotiate

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Job Description

About the Role

Join PARADISE OAKS YOUTH SERVICES as a AOD Counselor – Youth Services in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Citrus Heights, CA 95610Salary Range: $26.00 - $26.

Key Responsibilities

  • AND RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent will perform, or cause to have performed, the following items: 1.
  • Management of group home environment and physical plant during assigned shifts.
  • Direct supervision of residential counselors and program activities including housekeeping, personal hygiene, recreation, mealtime, visiting, etc.
  • Includes enforcement of all program rules and expectations.

Requirements

  • ACT certification within 3 months of employment. 5. Valid California Driver's License required; must meet agency requirements for driving a van. PAY RANGE: $26.00

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $26/hr

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join PARADISE OAKS YOUTH SERVICES as a AOD Counselor – Youth Services.

Key Skills

AOD counselingCase managementBehavior modificationCrisis interventionDocumentationMedication administrationStaff supervisionASAM assessmentYouth careComplianceRecord keepingConflict resolution
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates AOD Counselor at PARADISE OAKS YOUTH SERVICES a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Addiction Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Counseling position at PARADISE OAKS YOUTH 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

Stated compensation: $26/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $26 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Citrus Heights, California.

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 ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: AOD counseling, Case management, Behavior modification, Crisis intervention, Documentation, Medication administration, Staff supervision, ASAM assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The AOD Counselor is responsible for the daily operations of the facility, including direct supervision of youth and implementation of behavior modification programs. They must also conduct scheduled AOD services, document progress in electronic health records, and supervise residential staff.

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6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

21d ago