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Newark, Delaware

Substance Abuse Counselor

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $19+/hour

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Job Description

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

About the Role: In this role, you'll provide individualized support, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate guidance to clients navigating substance use and recovery. You'll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team while making a meaningful impact in your community.

  • Location: Newark, DE
  • Schedule: Part-Time
  • Program: Drug & Alcohol/DUI Treatment Program
  • Compensation: Starting at $19+/hour (based on experience and credentials)
  • Flexible schedule for better work-life balance
  • Paid training provided - grow and advance your career
  • FREE SUPERVISION towards licensure
  • Make a meaningful impact with individuals and families
  • Supportive team environment with growth opportunities
  • Competitive Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

Medical/Dental/Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, 403(b) with employer match and more!

What You'll Do

  • Conduct substance use assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide individual, group, and family counseling services as clinically appropriate.
  • Support clients through case management, crisis intervention, and recovery planning.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
  • Collaborate with treatment providers, community partners, and support systems to coordinate care.
  • Facilitate group sessions and educational programming that support recovery goals.
  • Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
  • Deliver high-quality, client-centered services in accordance with best practices, regulatory requirements, and agency standards.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health-related field; OR
  • High school diploma/equivalent combined with qualifying experience and/or

Required Certifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years of documented experience in substance abuse treatment
  • Certification in addiction counseling a plus!

Must Have

  • * Strong assessment, counseling, and case management abilities
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Commitment to client-centered, trauma-informed care
  • Experience working in substance use treatment settings, with an understanding of addiction, recovery principles, and evidence-based interventions.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Clearances

  • Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 Clearances
  • FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
  • Verification of no exclusions from Medicaid/Medicare

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted for the requirements specified under

Education and Experience

What’s in It for You?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 Hours/week)

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (with Employer Match)
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities
  • Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
  • And More!

Want to Learn More?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: chimes.org.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

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Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct substance use assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide counseling services to clients. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate clinical documentation to ensure high-quality, client-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a behavioral health-related field or a high school diploma with qualifying experience. A minimum of five years of documented experience in substance abuse treatment is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance use assessmentTreatment planningIndividual counselingGroup counselingCare coordinationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 47 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 11% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs

8
<$80k
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$99k
3
$105k-130k
7
$130k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

CME allowance
65%
401k / retirement match
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
30%
PSLF eligible
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$2,037/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Chimes

Non-profit Organizations
Baltimore, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Paid training
FREE SUPERVISION towards licensure
Medical/Dental/Vision (Full-Time)
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid time off
Employer-paid life insurance
403(b) with employer match