Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LADAC I or LADAC II) (79933)
Listed compensation
from $60,000
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: TN, Only - Turney Center Industrial Complex - Only, TN 37140Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support
- Pay ranges from $60,000/yr - $75,000/yr. Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction. We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team at Turney Center Industrial Complex located in Only, Tennessee. The Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for coordinating all substance abuse/addiction program activities in a correctional setting. This includes providing intake, assessment, treatment planning, and group and individual counseling.
Qualifications LADAC license in Tennessee Experience in a correctional environment preferred Ability to pass and maintain a security background clearance Shift: Monday Through Friday Regular Business Hours We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more... Contact: Patrick Jones at pjones1@teamcenturion.com indmhm #PJ
Key Responsibilities
The counselor is responsible for coordinating all substance abuse and addiction program activities within a correctional facility. Key duties include conducting intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and providing both group and individual counseling.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a LADAC license in the state of Tennessee and a Bachelor's degree. Experience working in a correctional environment is preferred, and the ability to pass a security background clearance is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Centurion Health ranks #10 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LADAC I or LADAC II) (79933) at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$68k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
- No nights
- On-site
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