Substance Use Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center 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 Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center 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 employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.

Alaska 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: Substance Use Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Benefits package: Semi-annual bonus program, Medical, dental, vision insurance, Competitive 401(k) plan, Paid vacation and sick time, Employer-paid clinical supervision, Free CEUs (500+ accredited), Employee Assistance Program, Student loan forgiveness eligibility (HRSA). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.