Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) - Assessor

Navita Health

2 days ago

Ohio — RemoteContractSubstance Abuse Counseling

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Navita Health as a Chemical Dependency Counselor – Remote, Independent Contractor in United States. Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) – Assessor Who is Navita Health? Navita Health is a next-generation behavioral health company committed to transforming the way people experience recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities

depth clinical assessments to evaluate the nature and severity of substance use and co

occurring disorders. Utilize structured interviews, evidence

based tools, and collateral information to inform diagnosis and care planning. Diagnostic Evaluation: Apply current diagnostic criteria (e. g., DSM

5) to identify substance use disorders and co

Requirements

Licensure: Active and unrestricted LICDC license (or equivalent) as required by state regulations, in OH.

Education: A Master’s degree or higher that meets the behavioral science degree requirements or Nursing from an accredited school or university.

Master’s degree in nursing, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field.

Experience: Demonstrated experience in substance use assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning preferred.

Work Schedule

Contract position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Navita Health as a Chemical Dependency Counselor – Remote, Independent Contractor.

Key Skills

Substance use assessmentDiagnostic evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationMotivational supportPsychoeducationCrisis interventionDSM-5Addiction counselingBehavioral healthCase managementInterpersonal communicationMultidisciplinary collaborationReferral coordination

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) - Assessor at Navita Health a 5.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Substance Abuse Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

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

Substance Abuse Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Substance Abuse Counseling position at Navita Health 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 Substance Abuse Counseling 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 on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use assessment, Diagnostic evaluation, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Motivational support, Psychoeducation, Crisis intervention, DSM-5. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Abuse Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The LICDC Assessor conducts in-depth clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations to identify substance use and co-occurring disorders. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective recovery pathways.

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 Substance Abuse Counseling physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.