Substance Use Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
$50K-$70K. Lead group therapy. Evenings only. $2K sign-on. Help people recover. Make an impact.
Work-Life Balance Factors
No call requirements Remote/telehealth
Key Responsibilities
- Lead 2–3 one-hour group therapy sessions per day using a structured, evidence-based curriculum.
- Collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum two years of experience leading group therapy in a SUD setting.
Benefits & Compensation
- $2,000 Sign On Bonus! *Remote hires not included, must be an in-office member
- We’re more than a treatment provider – we’re a recovery community. Join us as we change the future of addiction healthcare.
- Salary range: $50,000-$70,000/ year *Based on experience, and educationSchedule: Mon 9a-9p; Tues 9a-7p; Wed 9a-4p, Thurs 9a-8p
- High comfort level with Technology: EMR, Telehealth software, Google products (Gmail, Google Docs/Sheets/Drive), mobile apps, etc.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Groups Recover Together a 6.2 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.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Groups Recover Together 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.
Compensation Analysis
Groups Recover Together lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $70k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($50k–$70k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: $2,000 sign-on bonus. 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 Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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