Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Professional Care Medical Practice, P. C. as a Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor – M-F, $52K-$58K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- committees. Assist in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria. Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
Requirements
- committees. Assist in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria. Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $52K - $58K
- 10 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Professional Care Medical Practice, P. C. as a Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor – M-F, $52K-$58K.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor at Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C 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.
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 Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C 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
Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C lists compensation for this physician position at $52k to $58k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Binghamton, New York.
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 ($52k–$58k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Clinical monitoring, Medication assisted treatment, Therapeutic interventions, Group facilitation, Individual counseling, Suicide prevention, SOAPE documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor is responsible for the clinical monitoring and implementation of behavioral health programs within a correctional facility. They will facilitate therapeutic sessions, manage medication-assisted treatment, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, PTO (10 days/year), 6 Floating Holidays. 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 (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
7d ago
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