Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Acadia

2 days ago

Williamsburg, PennsylvaniaFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Acadia Healthcare as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Sign-On Bonus $2,500 in United States. $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time! If you’re passionate about helping others reclaim their lives and you’re looking for a workplace that invests in you, Cove Forge is ready to welcome you.

Key Responsibilities

for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.

· Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.

When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.

Requirements

· High School diploma or equivalent required.

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.

· Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $2,500.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Acadia Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Group CounselingFamily CounselingCrisis InterventionCase ManagementPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationDe-escalationPatient SafetyReferral Management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Acadia a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor 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 Medicine — Counselor Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Acadia is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Conduct and co-facilitate group and family counseling sessions while managing patient assessments and individualized treatment plans. Provide crisis intervention and case management to ensure quality care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Benefits package: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Addiction Medicine counselor jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.