Substance Abuse Counselor (Charleston, WV) – Youth Residential Program

1 month ago
Charleston, West VirginiaContractAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Nights

Could this role be underpaying you?

Find out in seconds — see where this offer ranks vs. Addiction Medicine physician salaries and know exactly what to ask for.

View Report

Job Description

About the Role

Join PsyPhyCare as a Substance Abuse Counselor – No Weekends, Youth Program in United States. Opportunity PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc., is seeking a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) to provide on-site substance abuse prevention and counseling services within a federally supported residential youth program in Charleston, West Virginia 25311.

Key Responsibilities

  • The clinician will provide comprehensive on-site substance abuse prevention, education, and counseling services to enrolled students and maintain an active presence within the residential environment.

Requirements

  • Licensure Candidates must hold active and valid Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification in the State of West Virginia.
  • Experience Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing substance abuse or behavioral health services to adolescents or young adults.
  • Education Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with PsyPhyCare in United States.

Key Skills

Substance Abuse PreventionCounselingClinical ServicesCase ManagementCrisis InterventionBehavioral SupportHIPAA ComplianceDocumentationGroup CounselingIndividual CounselingRelapse PreventionCADC Certification
Social ServicesHealthcareEducationvia Breezy

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor (Charleston, WV) – Youth Residential Program at Psy Phy Care a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 1% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Psy Phy Care 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 Charleston, West Virginia.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Exceptional work-life balance score (9.0/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Prevention, Counseling, Clinical Services, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Support, HIPAA Compliance, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician will deliver comprehensive on-site substance abuse prevention, education, and counseling services, including individual and group sessions, while actively engaging with students in the residential environment. Key duties involve developing case management plans, supporting student deve...

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.

Psy Phy Care logo

About Psy Phy Care

Staffing and Recruiting
Addison, Illinois
0-2
9.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 1%

Protective Factors (2)

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

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

Posted

1mo ago