Primary Substance Abuse Counselor (Casa Raphael)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Substance Abuse Counselor (Casa Raphael) at Alpha Project for the Homeless a 4.0 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 Alpha Project for the Homeless 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.

Alpha Project for the Homeless lists compensation for this physician position at $52k to $56k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in California.

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Substance abuse counseling, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Motivational interviewing, Trauma-informed care, Harm reduction, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Primary Substance Abuse Counselor provides case management, supervision, and strategic direction to residents while developing and monitoring individual treatment plans. They also facilitate process groups, coordinate ancillary services, and maintain accurate documentation of resident progress.

Benefits package: 14 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision Premium, Group Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.