SUD Counselor

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

1 day ago

California$56K - $60KFull TimeClinical Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC as a SUD Counselor – $56K - $60K in United States. At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other relevant recovery

Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet

Requirements

Conduct chart and treatment plan reviews to ensure compliance with agency, federal, state, and local government standards, and monitor client progress and changing needs throughout treatment.

Support and encourage client’s family

significant others to participate in client stabilization and program services, offering referrals as needed.

Facilitate placement including pre

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $56K - $60K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC as a SUD Counselor – $56K - $60K.

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder CounselingCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningASAM AssessmentsDiagnostic DeterminationsCare CoordinationRelapse PreventionDocumentationChart ReviewCultural CompetencyMicrosoft OfficeEHR SoftwareFirst AidCPR

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This SUD Counselor position at MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS 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.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS lists compensation for this physician position at $56k to $60k annually.

This is approximately 39% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

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 ($56k–$60k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, ASAM Assessments, Diagnostic Determinations, Care Coordination, Relapse Prevention, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual and group counseling services. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with federal and state standards.

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