Substance Use Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at North Florida Comprehensive Treatment Center 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, no night shifts.

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 North Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida.

Florida 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, Crisis intervention, Case management, Treatment planning, Addiction recovery, Medication-Assisted Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and providing crisis intervention and case management.

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision insurance, Competitive 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.