Pays $55k-$72k — Counselor market median is ~$61k (15 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time, M-F with flexible start times. Addictions counseling. $55K-$72K. Crownsville, MD.
Join Gaudenzia, Inc. as a Addictions Counselor – Full Time, M-F, Loan Repayment in Crownsville, Maryland, United States. Help Transform Lives Through Recovery and Hope! Are you compassionate, motivated, and dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey?
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55K - $72K
- Excellent Benefits
- On The Job Training
- Upward mobility
- Educational assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Gaudenzia, Inc. in Crownsville, Maryland, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor is responsible for managing a client caseload, conducting clinical assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans. They must also facilitate individual and group therapy sessions while maintaining accurate electronic health records in compliance with state regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least an Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) certification through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. A degree in a relevant field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling is required, with preference given to those holding advanced clinical licenses.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 16% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Gaudenzia ranks #25 of 26 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addictions Counselor - Full Time at Gaudenzia a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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