Substance Use Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Henderson 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, no night shifts.

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 Henderson 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 position is based in Henderson, Nevada.

Nevada 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, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Medication-Assisted Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides high-quality, compassionate care through individual and group counseling sessions. They are responsible for planning, overseeing, and documenting patient recovery, as well as providing crisis intervention and case management.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Clinical Supervision, Unlimited CEUs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.