Substance Use Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at GMHC 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 GMHC 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 New York, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Biopsychosocial Assessment, DSM Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides counseling services and crisis intervention to clients with substance use or co-occurring diagnoses, often involving HIV/AIDS, by conducting assessments and linking them to necessary medical and psychosocial resources. Essential duties include developing comprehe...