SUD Counselor Telehealth

Wellpath

1 day ago

Remote - NationwideFull TimeSubstance Use Disorder

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Wellpath as a SUD Counselor – Telehealth in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Administer screening and assessment tools and diagnose substance use disorders when within scope of licensure.

Provide individual and group substance use disorder counseling services and participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning.

Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to evaluate, treat, and support individuals with SUD.

Complete accurate, timely documentation, collect and analyze service data, and assist with reports for contracts, grants, or accreditation.

Requirements

& Requirements Education Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university.

Experience Experience providing SUD counseling required.

Experience in supervisory role preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Licensure or certification to practice independently as required by state in which employed.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Apply to join Wellpath as a SUD Counselor – Telehealth.

Key Skills

Substance use disorder counselingTelehealthClinical evaluationTreatment planningCrisis interventionDischarge planningDocumentationMultidisciplinary collaborationScreeningAssessmentConfidentialityData analysis

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SUD Counselor Telehealth at Wellpath a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Substance Use Disorder physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Substance Use Disorder — Physician Career Context

This Substance Use Disorder position at Wellpath 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.

Remote physician positions in Substance Use Disorder have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use disorder counseling, Telehealth, Clinical evaluation, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Discharge planning, Documentation, Multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Use Disorder role.

Core responsibilities: The SUD Counselor provides evaluation, treatment, and ongoing support to individuals recovering from substance use disorders via telehealth. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage treatment planning, crisis intervention, and accurate clinical documentation.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, 401k, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Company paid life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Substance Use Disorder physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.