New Mexico | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth
Job Description
About the Role
Join Affect as a licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor providing fully remote telehealth care to patients in New Mexico. This role focuses on evidence-based addiction treatment including opioid, stimulant, alcohol, and cannabis use disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct intake assessments and evaluate member readiness for care.
- Facilitate virtual individual and group counseling sessions.
- Provide crisis support and coordinate referrals.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with clinical supervisors on treatment planning.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and state regulations.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted New Mexico license (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LISW, or LADAC).
- Experience with substance use disorder populations.
- Comfortable providing telehealth care.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Private, HIPAA-compliant workspace with reliable internet.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $55,000–$70,000 annually.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays.
- Continuing education and professional development.
Work Schedule
- Full-time hours.
- Call requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend requirements: Not specified.
- Night shift requirements: Not specified.
This role offers a mission-driven, flexible, and sustainable telehealth environment. Join a team passionate about reshaping addiction care and enjoy a predictable schedule without the chaos of traditional settings.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates New Mexico | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth at Affect a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Mental Health Counseling position at Affect 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.
Remote physician positions in Mental Health Counseling have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Affect lists compensation for this physician position at $55k to $70k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($55k–$70k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Employer-paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Counseling physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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