Substance Use Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Las Vegas Comprehensive Treatment Center 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 Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Addiction Medicine position at Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, 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, Treatment Planning, Initial Assessments, Follow Up Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Case Management. 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 guidance through individual and group counseling sessions to support patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Key duties include planning, facilitating, and documenting the patient's recovery process, conducting assessments, and m...

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