Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor

New Dawn Treatment Centers

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Job Description

About the Role

Join New Dawn Treatment Centers as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor in United States. Some weekends will be required. Company Overview New Dawn Treatment Center has been a cornerstone of mental health and addiction treatment in Sacramento, CA and Reno, NV for over 30 years.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling sessions to clients.

Conduct assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.

Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Support clients through crisis intervention and management.

Requirements

Valid state licensure as a SUD Counselor or equivalent certification.

Strong experience in psychotherapy and addiction counseling.

Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and mental health disorders.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join New Dawn Treatment Centers as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor.

Key Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor position at New Dawn Treatment Centers includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at New Dawn Treatment Centers 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, HIPAA Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide individual and group therapy sessions while developing personalized treatment plans for clients. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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