Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CERTIFIED

This Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CERTIFIED position at Family Health Centers of San Diego includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Addiction Medicine position at Family Health Centers of San Diego 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.

Family Health Centers of San Diego lists compensation for this physician position at $32k to $100k 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 San Diego, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Crisis intervention, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Family counseling, Substance abuse screening, Case management, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides substance abuse screening, therapy, and crisis intervention while coordinating referrals for patients. They also serve as a subject matter expert within a multi-disciplinary team and provide training to staff regarding chemical dependency.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employee Discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.