Illinois | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Illinois | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth at Affect 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, remote work flexibility.

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 Affect 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 Addiction Medicine have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Affect lists compensation for this physician position at $55k to $70k annually.

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.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Telehealth, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Intake Assessments, Crisis Support, EMR Documentation, HIPAA Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Counselors will conduct virtual individual and group counseling sessions using an evidence-based curriculum to support recovery from substance use disorders. Key duties include performing intake assessments, providing crisis support, maintaining accurate EMR documentation, and collaborating on treat...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k Plan, Parental Leave, Paid Vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.