Substance Abuse Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Wellpath a 4.2 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, no weekend requirements.

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

This Addiction Medicine position at Wellpath 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 California.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The primary role involves evaluating, treating, and supporting individuals recovering from substance use disorders by administering assessments, contributing to treatment plans, and delivering group and individual counseling services. The counselor also prepares individuals for discharge, ensures co...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Tuition Assistance and Dependent Scholarships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Company Paid Life Insurance, Health Spending Accounts (HSA), Wellness Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.