Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join COMPLETE HEALTHCARE as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Full-Time, M-F in United States. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor offers therapeutic counseling to individuals who are dependent on substance abuse, using a bio-psychosocial approach. They educate patients and their families about the addiction disease process.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide patients with program orientation, rules and regulations, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to treatment.
- Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to their need in the appropriate level of care.
- Follow patient confidentiality as outlined in 42 CFR and HIPAA.
Requirements
- Qualifications At a minimum, must be currently licensed by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as a CDCA, LCDC Il, LCDC Ill, or LICDC.
- Associate degree in Chemical Dependency studies or similar Job Type: Full-time.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join COMPLETE HEALTHCARE as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Full-Time, M-F.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Disorder Counselor at COMPLETE HEALTHCARE a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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 COMPLETE HEALTHCARE 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 Ohio.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Counseling, Bio-psychosocial Approach, Group Facilitation, Patient Assessment, Medication Assisted Treatment Monitoring, Case Documentation, HIPAA Compliance, 42 CFR Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide therapeutic counseling and education to individuals with substance use disorders using a bio-psychosocial approach. Responsibilities include facilitating group and individual sessions, managing patient documentation, and monitoring treatment compliance.
Benefits package: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental Insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Vision insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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