Registered SUD Counselor (Clinical Technician)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered SUD Counselor (Clinical Technician) at AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Substance Use Disorder physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Substance Use Disorder position at AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 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.

Stated compensation: $21-23 hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in California.

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Client Care, Crisis Intervention, Safety Checks, Intakes, Discharges, Medication Observation, Group Facilitation, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Use Disorder role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered SUD Counselor provides direct support to patients with addiction and mental health disorders through daily activities, crisis intervention, and facilitating group sessions. Key duties also include conducting safety checks, managing patient intakes and discharges, and monitoring medica...

Benefits package: Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental), PTO (Vacation, Sick), Equity Shares (ESOP). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.