No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$63k (median of 6 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,254 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
No weekends, M-F 5:15am-1:15pm. Outpatient substance abuse counseling. Cedar Park, TX.
Join Community Medical Services as a Substance Abuse Counselor – No Weekends, Early Schedule in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
- 401K Retirement Plan with Match
- Tuition and CME Reimbursement up to 100%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing Professional Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off. Work with Community Medical Services in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will manage a caseload, conduct individual and group therapy sessions, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. They will also coordinate care with other providers and maintain comprehensive clinical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree or higher and possess an active LCDC, LPC, or LCSW license. Previous experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 16% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Community Medical Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,254 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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