Substance Use Counselor Outpatient

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor Outpatient at Kerrville IOP/PHP a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Addiction Medicine position at Kerrville IOP/PHP 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.

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Treatment Planning, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will deliver treatment and counseling services, facilitating both group and individual sessions within an Intensive Outpatient Program setting. Essential functions include conducting sessions, potentially performing initial and follow-up assessments, preparing treatment plans, and ensu...