Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor at U.S.VETS 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.

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 U.S.VETS 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.

Stated compensation: $21.78-$27.73/hr (Est. $45k-$58k/year).

This position also offers production-based compensation: $28 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Treatment Planning, Clinical Assessment, Patient Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Assess and provide counseling to individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues through individual and group sessions. Coordinate treatment plans with case managers and maintain detailed client records while ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.