Substance Use Counselor

This Substance Use Counselor position at Spokane Comprehensive Treatment Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Addiction Medicine position at Spokane 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.

Stated compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 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: $28 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Spokane, Washington.

Washington 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, Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Treatment Planning. 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, conducting assessments, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Competitive 401(k) plan, Paid vacation and sick time, Employer-paid clinical supervision, Free CEUs, Employee Assistance Program, Early morning hours. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.