Counselor - Telehealth CA
Job Description
About the Role
Join Pinnacle Treatment Brand as a Telehealth Counselor – Flexible Hours, Loan Repayment in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system
Requirements
- Assure each patient is assessed and placed according to the treatment phases in accordance with Federal and State standards and agency policies.
- Keep all patient files organized and updated for own and agency’s use in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Counsel patients in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities to help patients cope with and take steps to resolve crisis.
- Counsel patients who have refused to comply with specific program requirements to increase patient awareness of consequences of noncompliance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $24 - $30/hr
- 18 days PTO.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Pinnacle Treatment Brand in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Telehealth CA at Pinnacle Treatment Brand a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Addiction Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Addiction Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Counseling position at Pinnacle Treatment Brand 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 Addiction 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
This position also offers production-based compensation: $30000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
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 ($30k–$30k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Documentation, Case management, Medication-assisted treatment, Clinical assessment, Patient orientation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will manage patient documentation, including treatment plans and progress notes, while providing direct counseling and crisis intervention. They are also responsible for coordinating patient care, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Benefits package: Flexible Schedule, Student Loan Repayment Program, Continuing Education, 18 Days PTO, 8 Paid Holidays, Free Clinical Supervision. 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 Addiction 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
Part-time
Posted
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