Substance Use Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Addiction Medicine position at Downtown Portland 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.

This position is based in Portland, Oregon.

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 for patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Key duties include planning, overseeing, facilitating, and documenting patient recovery, preparing individual treatment plans, ...

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Employer-Paid Clinical Supervision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.