Chemical Dependency Outpatient Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.55-$39.85/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Department: 02040 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Behavioral Health Status: Full time

Benefits

Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday Two to Three nights evening groups till 8:00pm Pay Range $26.55 - $39.85 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field of study with four years' experience in clinical substance abuse counseling and education required.

Experience in research and education preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certified in counseling substance abuse patients (Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.

Functions as a clinician in the counseling of patients by conducting evening therapy sessions, and developing treatment plans. Obtains authorizations from managed care organizations to assure reimbursement. 2.

Coordinates and/or implements all operational policies and procedures related to the functioning of the program. 3. Represents the program to all related managed care companies and organizations. Establishes external contacts where chemical dependency health education services are needed. 4.

Identifies, investigates and resolves client-related problems. Responsible for maintaining high clinical quality and outcomes of the program. 5. Participates in departmental teaching and research activities as appropriate. 6. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong computer skills including use of word processing and spreadsheet programs WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, comfortable, office environment Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together.

Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation.

One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier.

Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

Key Responsibilities

The therapist conducts evening therapy sessions, develops treatment plans, and manages authorizations from managed care organizations. They are also responsible for implementing operational policies and maintaining high clinical quality and outcomes for the program.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field with four years of clinical substance abuse counseling experience. Candidates must hold a valid licensure such as LCAS, LPC, or LCSW.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningManaged Care AuthorizationPatient CounselingOral Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Chemical Dependency Outpatient Therapist at American Addiction Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 36% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Health and welfare benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational assistance program