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PRN Counselor

Addiction CounselorPer Diem

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Job Description

PRN Counselor | The Aviary Recovery Center | Eolia, Missouri

About the Job

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Counselor One provides treatment and support to assist clients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental health disorders, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

Conducts client assessments focused on identifying client history, current presentation, problem areas, ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.

Conducts ongoing assessments of chemical dependence services required by the treatment program.

Participates in and prepares client treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews as assigned and documents as required.

Conducts assigned group counseling, individual or family sessions and implements evidence-supported treatment modalities as assigned and documents as required.

  • Provides client and family education relative to substance abuse/psychiatric problems.
  • Ensures all documentation regarding client care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
  • Provides crisis intervention to clients, as needed, and seeks consultation as appropriate.
  • Plans for and completes required documentation of aftercare for assigned clients.
  • Acts as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
  • Provides case management duties for clients, ensuring individualized quality care.
  • Conducts educational workshops both within the Hospital and in the community as required.
  • Serves as a liaison with self-help groups and EAP professionals.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field.

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Professional experience is not required, but experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum training is preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

Must have current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency, including entry level licenses as issued by the state.

  • CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

WORK LOCATION: This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why The Aviary Recovery Center? The Aviary Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Aviary Recovery Center is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

Key Responsibilities

The Counselor provides treatment and support to clients recovering from addictions or mental health disorders through assessments, counseling, and treatment planning. They also conduct educational workshops, manage client cases, and act as a liaison with insurance carriers and community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health, or a closely related field. A current and valid licensure or certification as a social worker, professional counselor, therapist, or addiction counselor is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Client assessmentAddiction counselingMental health supportIndividual counselingFamily counselingSubstance abuse education

Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Addiction Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

What does the Addiction Counseling market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in addiction counselingranked against 122 Addiction Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedAddiction Counseling median $58k (middle half $56k–$60k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Counseling listings in Ohio7 active124 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 17% offer loan repayment601 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Counseling listings48 in the last 30 days36 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Addiction Counseling pay trend−10.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (122 Addiction Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Counselor at Summit BHC a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Counseling — ranked against 122 active Addiction Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 37 employers
19
<$65k
16
$65k-85k
7
$85k-105k
5
$105k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 37 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$62/hr
#2

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$60-$62/hr
#3

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Addiction Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 122 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Summit BHC

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefit plan
Competitive salary
CPR and de-escalation certification training provided
Veterans and military spouses encouraged to apply

Living in Lancaster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,226/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.