Drug & Alcohol Counselor - (California), Full Time, (Remote)

Pelago

4 days ago

California — Remote$70,304—$75,000 USDFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Competitive offer — check the $/RVU structure and contract terms

Your Market Position

vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · CA adjusted

Competitive

Salary Percentile65th percentile

25th50th75th90th+

18% above median for Counselor in CA

Accepting this costs you $22k over 3 years

This employer has 7 open roles — high hiring urgency

Your Negotiation Playbook

Your exact counter: $██k

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Pelago as a Remote Drug & Alcohol Counselor – California in United States. Pelago is the world’s leading virtual clinic for Substance Use Management. Our program provides guidance, support and treatment for members seeking to overcome their tobacco, alcohol and opioid use.

Key Responsibilities

manage their substance use better.

Provide counseling to members on a weekly basis through text-based chat, video calls, and phone calls, to mo.

provide valuable feedback to the product development team Uphold good standing with your active license(s)/c.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $70,304—$75,000 USD

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Pelago as a Remote Drug & Alcohol Counselor – California.

Key Skills

Cognitive Behavioral TherapyMotivational InterviewingMETMAT CoordinationRelapse PreventionClinical AssessmentCase ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCross-disciplinary CollaborationElectronic Health RecordsSubstance Use Disorder Treatment

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and an active California credential (CADC or LAADC). Candidates must have 2+ years of clinical experience delivering CBT and behavioral support for substance use disorders.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Drug & Alcohol Counselor - (California), Full Time, (Remote) at Pelago a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Substance Use Disorder physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Substance Use Disorder — Physician Career Context

This Substance Use Disorder position at Pelago 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.

Compensation Analysis

Pelago lists compensation for this physician position at $70k to $75k annually.

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
Transparent compensation ($70k–$75k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, MET, MAT Coordination, Relapse Prevention, Clinical Assessment, Case Management, Written Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Use Disorder role.

Core responsibilities: Provide weekly counseling to members via chat, video, and phone to support recovery from substance addictions. Conduct multidimensional assessments and utilize AI-native EHR tools to monitor progress and offer therapeutic strategies.

Benefits package: Generous equity package, Full Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, 401k Plan, Unlimited PTO, Paid parental leave, Annual Learning & Development stipend, Wellness Reimbursement Program, Substance Use Support. 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.