Substance Use Specialist (MHC-LP, LMHC,LMSW,LCSW)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Center for Alternative as a Substance Use Specialist – M-F Schedule, No Weekends in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide at least 80 percent of treatment contacts in the community and complete expected minimum monthly tre.
- Provide clinical services that are anti-racist, gender-responsive, culturally humble, trauma-informed, recov.
- Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on rotating basis.
- Provide culturally competent services in accordance with CASES policies and practice.
Requirements
- Attend and participate in daily team meetings to discuss clients’ clinical and case management issues and needs.
- Provide clinical services that are anti
- racist, gender
- responsive, culturally humble, trauma
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $66,950
- 25 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Center for Alternative in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Specialist (MHC-LP, LMHC,LMSW,LCSW) at Center for Alternative a 6.3 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 night shifts, remote work flexibility.
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 Center for Alternative 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 Addiction Medicine have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
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 night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($67k–$67k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance use treatment, Mental health counseling, Case management, Crisis intervention, Psychoeducation, Harm reduction, Motivational interviewing, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Specialist provides community-based clinical services, including psychoeducation, harm-reduction support, and motivational interventions for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use needs. They also participate in team meetings, manage documentation fo...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 25 days PTO, 12 Paid Holidays, 403(b) with 6% match, Employee Referral Program. 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)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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