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JobsCounselor JobsHealthcare Jobs in GeorgiaSubstance Use Counselor

Pays $20.5-$28/hr — Substance Use / Addiction Counselor market median is ~$56k (401 jobs)

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Alpharus Health
Wrightsville, Georgia

Substance Use Counselor

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Substance use counselor in correctional facility. 4-day workweek (Mon-Thu), no weekends. $20.50-$28/hr. Sign-on bonus. Wrightsville, GA.

Join Alpharus Health as a Substance Use Counselor – 4-Day Week, Sign-On Bonus in Wrightsville, Georgia. Who is Alpharus Health? Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $20.50 - $28.00/hr.
  • 18 days PTO.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Employee wellness program
  • Employee assistance program
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life and AD&D insurance

Work Schedule

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Alpharus Health in Wrightsville, Georgia.

Key Responsibilities

The Substance Use Counselor conducts client interviews, assessments, and develops individualized treatment plans to support recovery. They also facilitate group and individual counseling sessions while maintaining accurate treatment records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a helping profession and be able to obtain Georgia Department of Corrections clearance. Previous counseling experience is preferred, and the role requires obtaining state-recognized addiction counseling certification within 30 months.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Substance use counselingMental health treatmentCase managementCrisis interventionTreatment planningGroup counselingIndividual counselingRelapse preventionBehavior modificationAnger managementDocumentationClinical assessmentPsychoeducationRegulatory complianceAdministrative support

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Substance Use / Addiction Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 401 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Employee wellness program
Employee assistance program
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and long-term disability
Life and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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