Intake Counselor: Hoag Addiction Treatment Center

This Addiction Medicine position at Hoag 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.

Hoag lists compensation for this physician position at $68k to $104k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Newport Beach, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Insurance Verification, Group Counseling, Clinical Documentation, ASAM Criteria, Patient Scheduling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Coordinates patient admissions to the addiction treatment center by conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and providing crisis intervention. Manages communication with referral sources and families while preparing reports based on ASAM criteria to determine the required level of care.

Benefits package: Full benefits package (implied), Retirement plan, CME allowance (likely). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.