Substance Use Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Illumination Health + Home 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 Illumination Health + Home 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.

Stated compensation: $24 per hour.

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 also offers production-based compensation: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in California.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Harm Reduction, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Behavioral Health, Documentation, Client Assessment, Care Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides direct supervision and counseling to clients in a shelter or recuperative care facility using a harm reduction model. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate group activities, manage care plans, and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, LTD Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.