Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

JWCH Institute

1 day ago

CaliforniaFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join JWCH Institute as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Tuesday-Saturday Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of up to 15 clients with professionalism and an upbeat attitude. 2. Ensure compliance with all SAPC service and documentation

Requirements

Cal (DMC) and Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Prevention Control (SAPC) system. 5. Trained in trauma

informed treatment and evidence

All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID

19. Employee

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingTrauma-informed careHarm reductionMedication-assisted treatmentCase managementASAM assessmentCrisis interventionTreatment planningGroup facilitationElectronic health recordsMotivational interviewingCBTRelapse preventionDocumentationCare coordination12-step recovery

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor position at JWCH Institute includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at JWCH Institute 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

JWCH Institute lists compensation for this physician position at $49k to $52k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($49k–$52k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Trauma-informed care, Harm reduction, Medication-assisted treatment, Case management, ASAM assessment, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor manages a caseload of up to 15 clients, providing individual and group counseling within a residential drug treatment setting. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, ensuring documentation compliance, and coordinating care for underserved populatio...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Monthly Health Premiums Allowance, Funded Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave), 13 Paid Holidays, 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing Plan, Mileage Reimbursement, Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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