SUDs Counselor - Outpatient Clinic

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SUDs Counselor - Outpatient Clinic at Central City Concern a 4.4 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.

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

This Addiction Medicine position at Central City Concern 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.

Central City Concern lists compensation for this physician position at $30k to $40k 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 Portland, Oregon.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use counseling, Case management, Care coordination, Trauma-informed care, Group facilitation, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Evidence-based treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individual and group substance use counseling while managing care coordination and case management for clients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, person-centered care within an integrated clinical model.

Benefits package: Generous Paid Time Off (4 weeks starting), 403(b) Retirement Savings with employer match (4.25%-8%), 11 Recognized Holidays + 2 Personal Holidays, Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Sabbatical Program (years 7, 14, 21). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.