Substance Abuse Counselor

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:15 AM–1:15 PM — home by early afternoon, every day.

This Isn't Just a Job. It's a Calling — With a Great Schedule Attached.

Picture this: you clock out at 1:15pm. Your afternoons are yours — for family, for hobbies, for actually living your life — while your mornings are spent doing work that matters more than almost anything else out there.

At Community Medical Services, our counselors don't just manage caseloads — they change the trajectory of people's lives. If you're a counselor who wants your work to mean something, and you want an employer that backs that up with real support, real benefits, and real room to grow — keep reading.

Why Counselors Love It Here?

A schedule that respects your life. Early hours, done by early afternoon.

Benefits that actually take care of you:

• Subsidized medical, dental & vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short- & long-term disability + life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation & holiday time
• 401(k) with company match
• Up to 100% tuition & CME reimbursement — we invest in your license, your growth, your future
• An Employee Assistance Program because counselors need support too
• Real, ongoing professional development — not just a checkbox

A mission you can feel proud of. We're one of the largest opioid treatment providers in the country — 70+ clinics, 14 states, and growing — tackling the addiction crisis head-on, in the communities that need it most. ? A team that has your back.

Outpatient, clinic-based setting. Structure. Support. Colleagues who get it.

Sound Like You?

• You light up in outpatient, clinic-style settings (think doctor's office energy, not chaos)
• You want a predictable schedule that lets you build a life outside of work
• You're passionate about meeting people from all walks of life exactly where they are, no judgment, all support

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Running individual sessions and group counseling that genuinely move the needle
• Building personalized treatment plans that fit real people, not templates
• Tracking progress and adjusting care as your clients grow and change
• Partnering with other providers to wrap clients in the support they need
• Looping in family and support systems when it helps the client (their call, always)
• Keeping your clinical knowledge sharp and your documentation airtight
• Being the calm, knowledgeable point person when a case needs it most