Substance Use Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Kelso Comprehensive Treatment Center a 6.0 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, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Addiction Medicine position at Kelso Comprehensive Treatment Center 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.

Kelso Comprehensive Treatment Center lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $57k annually.

This position is based in Kelso, Washington.

Washington 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: Substance Use Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Initial Assessments, Follow Up Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides high-quality, compassionate guidance through individual and group counseling sessions while planning, overseeing, facilitating, and documenting the patient's recovery process. Key duties include preparing individual treatment plans, conducting initial and follow-...

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Competitive 401(k) plan, Paid vacation and sick time, Employer-paid clinical supervision, Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Early morning hours offering great work/life balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.