Addiction Recovery Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addiction Recovery Counselor at Optimum Performance Institute a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Addiction Medicine position at Optimum Performance Institute 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.

Optimum Performance Institute lists compensation for this physician position at $54k to $67k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $32 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Stafford, Texas.

Texas 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: Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Substance Use Recovery, Emotional Regulation, Attachment Healing, Recovery Coaching, Treatment Team Collaboration, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide individual counseling sessions for clients in the chemical dependency track, facilitate weekly recovery groups, and lead recovery-focused activities and outings. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate documentation and supporting clients through discharge plann...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Life & Disability Coverage, 401(k) with Company Match, PTO & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mastery Program for professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.