Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor at Diadem Hearts a 6.1 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 Diadem Hearts 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.

Diadem Hearts lists compensation for this physician position at $52k to $62k annually.

This position is based in Texas.

Texas 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 Disorder Treatment, Crisis Management, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, Case Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting client assessments and developing individualized treatment plans to support recovery from substance use disorders. Responsibilities include providing individual and group counseling while coordinating care with community providers and internal teams.

Benefits package: Supportive team environment, Professional growth and training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.