Substance Abuse Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Community Medical Services as a Substance Abuse Counselor – M-F, No Weekends in United States.
Key Responsibilities
-, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication
- assisted treatment and one
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Community Medical Services in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Community Medical Services 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 physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Community Medical Services 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 Arizona.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Behavioral health assessment, Treatment planning, Case management, Group counseling, Individual counseling, Crisis intervention, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will manage a caseload, conduct individual and group therapy sessions, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical records, coordinating care with community providers, and ensuring compliance w...
Benefits package: 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. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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