Substance Abuse Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Acadia Healthcare 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 Acadia Healthcare 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 United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Social History Assessment, Treatment Planning, Crisis Management, Family Sessions, Caseload Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate care for patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling sessions, including conducting social history assessments and developing treatment plans. Responsibilities also involve coordinating patient activities, providing cri...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, Paid time off, Professional development training, Leadership training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.