Affect logo
Affect
· Remote OK

Nebraska | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$70k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 13m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Telehealth Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Remote

Please note: This is a state-specific application. If you are not currently licensed in Nebraska, we encourage you to visit affect.com to view our active openings by state.

If you do not see a current opportunity in your state, we still welcome you to submit your information through our General Application for Future Openings, also available on our website. We’d love to keep your details on file for future consideration.

About Affect

Affect is transforming addiction treatment through an innovative, evidence-based digital program. We specialize in treating substance use disorders, such as opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorders, alcohol use disorder, and cannabis use disorder and we have expanded our services to include high-quality, accessible mental health. By combining mobile technology, counseling, and coordinated medical care, we empower our Members to reclaim their lives in recovery.

We’re looking for compassionate and motivated Telehealth Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors to deliver virtual individual and group counseling sessions that support recovery and promote wellness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct intake assessments to evaluate Member readiness and determine appropriate level of care
  • Facilitate group and one-on-one counseling sessions using Affect’s evidence-based curriculum
  • Provide crisis support and coordinate appropriate referrals when needed
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation in our electronic medical record (EMR) system
  • Collaborate with clinical supervisors on individualized treatment and discharge planning
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all relevant state regulations

Applicants must be licensed in their respective state, and all credentials must be verified through the State Board’s website as part of the application process

Requirements

Active and verifiable counseling licenses of LIMHP, LMHP, LADC, as well as your state of residence. All credentials must be verified through the State Board’s website as part of the application process

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google Suite, EMR systems, and telehealth platforms
  • Passionate about supporting individuals in recovery and building therapeutic relationships
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment
  • Have a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace and reliable internet

The Benefits of Joining Affect

The salary range for this full-time position is $55,000 - $70,000 and will commensurate with experience and professional license.

Employees may enroll in offered medical, dental, and vision coverage and also provided employer paid life and disability insurance. Employees may enroll in Affect's company’s 401k plan and parental leave is provided.

  • Employees have paid vacation, sick time and company observed holidays.
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
  • Supportive team culture focused on impact, collaboration, and innovation
  • Be part of building a modern, inclusive, and accessible addiction care system

Be part of the mission. Help us reshape the future of substance use disorder care!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Addiction counselingSubstance use disorder treatmentIndividual counselingTreatment planningEMR documentationHIPAA complianceClinical collaboration

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 43 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 35% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

How many Addiction Medicine jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work settingremotepeers: 56% remote · 35% no call · 74% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Addiction Medicine pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nebraska | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth at Affect a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Top Counselor Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 10 employers
5
<$80k
7
$80k-95k
5
$95k-110k
13
$110k-125k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
7% this job
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW/LPCC/LMFT

LifeStance Health · Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

$74k-$126k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Brookfield, Wisconsin

$92k-$125k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

$115k-$120k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Remote
Affect logo

About Affect

Hospitals and Health Care
Remote
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
401k plan
Parental leave
Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
Remote work flexibility
Continuing education and professional development