Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Ritter Center

2 days ago

United States$62k–85kFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ritter Center as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor in United States.

Key Responsibilities

3 groups (1

based practices for substance use disorders. Have a basic understanding and willingness to work in a trauma

informed manner of care. Carry a caseload of 20

disclosure.

Requirements

licensed status through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT, ASW, APCC) or be fully licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC). For pre

Benefits & Compensation

3 groups (1

based practices for substance use disorders. Have a basic understanding and willingness to work in a trauma

informed manner of care. Carry a caseload of 20

licensed status through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT, ASW, APCC) or be fully licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC). For pre

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Ritter Center as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor.

Key Skills

Substance use disorder counselingMotivational interviewingCognitive behavioral therapyRelapse prevention therapyTrauma-informed careASAM assessmentsCase managementGroup counselingIndividual counselingClinical documentationIntake assessmentsCrisis interventionTreatment planningInterpersonal communicationAdministrative skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at Ritter Center 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.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Ritter Center 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

Ritter Center lists compensation for this physician position at $62k to $85k annually.

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
Transparent compensation ($62k–$85k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use disorder counseling, Motivational interviewing, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Relapse prevention therapy, Trauma-informed care, ASAM assessments, Case management, Group counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Disorder Counselor develops and implements treatment plans while providing individual and group counseling to clients. They are responsible for maintaining clinical documentation, conducting assessments, and facilitating psychoeducation groups.

Benefits package: Bilingual differential. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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