Substance Abuse Counselor - LAG-USC

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor - LAG-USC at JWCH Institute 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 JWCH Institute 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.

JWCH Institute lists compensation for this physician position at $49k to $56k annually.

This position is based in Los Angeles, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Intake Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-Based Treatment, Case Management, Electronic Health Records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides individual and group counseling services to unhoused clients at the Los Angeles General Recuperative Care Center. They collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality treatment and maintain documentation according to program guidelines.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, 13 Paid Holidays, 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing, Mileage Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.