Pays $88K — Counselor market median is ~$80k (114 jobs) · Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) for work-life (6.6/10, vs 1,257 in this specialty)
Substance Abuse Counselor - 063506
About the Role
$88K starting. 35% premium at juvenile detention. Work with youth. Evidence-based treatment. Government benefits. Make a real impact.
Join Wayne County as a Substance Abuse Counselor - 063506 in Wayne County, Michigan. The Substance Abuse Counselor [https://pf. payfactors.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $88K
- Pension plan offered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Wayne County in Wayne County, Michigan.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialized counseling and therapeutic services to youth struggling with substance use disorders. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating individualized treatment plans, and facilitating group therapy sessions like AA/NA.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience or a Master's degree with 2 years of post-licensure experience in substance abuse treatment. Must hold an active CADC or CAADC credential and pass MDHHS and CPS background clearances.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
In Michigan, Addiction Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$65k across 15 listings, vs ~$60k nationally (3,500 listings).
Michigan's cost-of-living index is 91.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state — Michigan ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor - 063506 at Wayne County 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 1,257 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 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 114 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
Top Counselor Jobs
32 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution32 jobs · 26 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
LifeStance Health · Tualatin, Oregon
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon
Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee for Service
$135kLicensed Behavioral Health Clinician - LCSW, LPC or LMFT
$73k-$130k