Substance Abuse Counselor

1 day ago
United StatesFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join HCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA LLC as a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • served and coordinate with providers Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency and Medicaid standards Apply Motivational Interviewing and Pride’s evidence
  • year degree in a human services field and two (2) years of experience with the mental health population Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (CCS, LCAS, LCAS
  • A, or CADC) Alternative Qualification: Non
  • human services degree with four (4) years of mental health experience At least one (1) year of experience must be with adults Applicants with higher

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $5,000.

Work Schedule

  • Days schedule.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with HCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA LLC in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical supportCrisis interventionSubstance abuse counselingPerson-centered planningBehavioral healthMotivational interviewingCase managementDocumentationMultidisciplinary collaborationRecovery-oriented care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at HCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at HCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical support, Crisis intervention, Substance abuse counseling, Person-centered planning, Behavioral health, Motivational interviewing, Case management, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Substance Abuse Professional collaborates with the team to develop person-centered plans and provide direct clinical support and crisis intervention. They also participate in case consultations and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency and Medicaid standards.

Benefits package: Sign-on bonus, 401(k), Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
7.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 40%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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