Substance Use Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Salt Lake City Comprehensive Treatment Center 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, no night shifts.

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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, Utah.

Key skills and qualifications: Individual counseling, Group counseling, Addiction recovery, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relapse prevention, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, 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.