Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LADAC I or LADAC II) TN - $7,500 Sign-on (76591)

Centurion Health

2 days ago

Henning, Tennesseefrom $65,000Full TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Apply

Job Description

About the Role

Join Centurion Health as a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor – Correctional, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: TN, Henning - Women's Therapeutic Residential Center - Henning, TN 38014Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Behavioral Health Professional & SupportPay from $65,000/yr.-$75,000/yr.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $65K - $75K

Signing bonus: $7,500.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Centurion Health in United States.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingIntake assessmentTreatment planningGroup counselingIndividual counselingCorrectional healthcareAddiction program coordination

Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for coordinating substance abuse program activities within a correctional facility. Duties include conducting intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and facilitating both group and individual counseling sessions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid LADAC license in Tennessee and be able to pass a security background clearance. Previous experience working in a correctional environment is preferred.

HealthcareSocial ServicesSecurity & SafetyGovernment & Public Sectorvia Paycom

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LADAC I or LADAC II) TN - $7,500 Sign-on (76591) at Centurion Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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 Centurion Health 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.

Compensation Analysis

Centurion Health lists compensation for this physician position at $65k to $75k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Henning, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($65k–$75k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Intake assessment, Treatment planning, Group counseling, Individual counseling, Correctional healthcare, Addiction program coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor is responsible for coordinating substance abuse program activities within a correctional facility. Duties include conducting intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and facilitating both group and individual counseling sessions.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k with Company Match, Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays. 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.