Substance Use Disorder Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Family Health Centers of San Diego a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Addiction Medicine position at Family Health Centers of San Diego 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.

Family Health Centers of San Diego lists compensation for this physician position at $32k to $100k annually.

This position is based in San Diego, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Screening, Brief Interventions, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Referral Coordination, Staff Training, Chemical Dependency Expertise. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide direct substance abuse counseling services, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family therapy, while also completing required documentation and developing community resource information. Responsibilities also include providing leadership and training ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.