Substance Use Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor in United States. Overview We are hiring a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder.
Key Responsibilities
- quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions. Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document the patient's recovery. Co
- $31.49 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility
- 10- $31.49 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility
Requirements
- Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $50K - $65K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Substance Use Counselor position at Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center 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.
Compensation Analysis
Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $65k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $31 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($50k–$65k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Initial Assessments, Follow-up Assessments, Referrals, Crisis Intervention, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide high-quality, compassionate guidance through individual and group counseling sessions while planning, overseeing, facilitating, and documenting the patient's recovery process. This includes preparing individual treatment plans, conducting assessments, determining necessary...
Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Competitive 401k Plan, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Employee Assistance Program, Consistent Schedule, Growth and Advancement Opportunities, Employer-Paid Clinical Supervision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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