Substance Abuse Counselor - Oak Ridge, TN (OBOT)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor - Oak Ridge, TN (OBOT) at Crossroads Treatment Centers a 3.9 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, no night shifts.

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

This Addiction Medicine position at Crossroads Treatment Centers 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 Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Individual counseling, Clinical assessment, Treatment planning, Care coordination, Referral management, Discharge planning, Caseload management, Clinical compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides individual counseling and conducts clinical assessments to design and update patient treatment plans. They also manage assigned caseloads, ensure clinical compliance, and collaborate with medical staff to provide holistic treatment services.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k with Match, Annual Continuing Education Allowance, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.