SUD Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Anew Behavioral Health as a SUD Counselor – Flexible Scheduling, Telehealth Options in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- and Responsibilities: Conduct focused assessments to identify substance use issues and facilitate appropriate referral for co-occurring mental health conditions when indicated.
- Function as the primary SUD case manager for each client assigned.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's SUD recovery needs and goals.
- Facilitate individual and group sessions focused on SUD recovery and coping strategies using provided evidence-based curriculum.
Requirements
- Must be licensed to practice in the state you are providing services in.
- NPI and Medicaid Provider Number preferred and required to start work.
- Education: A minimum of an associate’s degree in chemical dependency, addiction, or substance use counseling is required.
- A bachelor’s degree in chemical dependency, addiction, substance use counseling or related field (e.
Benefits & Compensation
- duty review, when required for the position or when job duties reasonably require such review All required background checks, credential verification, and fitness
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Anew Behavioral Health as a SUD Counselor – Flexible Scheduling, Telehealth Options.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SUD Counselor at Anew Behavioral Health a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Substance Use Disorder Counseling 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.
Substance Use Disorder Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Substance Use Disorder Counseling position at Anew Behavioral Health 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 Substance Use Disorder Counseling have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
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.
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Case Management, Treatment Planning, ASAM Criteria, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Psychoeducation, Relapse Prevention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Use Disorder Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The SUD Counselor conducts assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and facilitates individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices. They also manage client cases, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory and confidentia...
Benefits package: Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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