Virginia | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth
Job Description
About the Role
Join Affect as a Virginia | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth in United States. Telehealth Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Remote Please note: This is a state-specific application. If you are not currently licensed in Virginia, we encourage you to visit www.
Key Responsibilities
- one counseling sessions using Affect’s evidence
Requirements
- paced, mission
- driven startup environment Have a private, HIPAA
- compliant workspace and reliable internet The
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $55,000 to $70,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Affect as a Virginia | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Virginia | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth at Affect a 6.2 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.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
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.
Compensation Analysis
Affect lists compensation for this physician position at $55k to $70k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($55k–$70k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance use disorder counseling, Telehealth, Intake assessments, Group counseling, Individual counseling, Crisis support, EMR documentation, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Conduct intake assessments and facilitate virtual individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based curricula. Maintain accurate electronic medical records and collaborate with clinical supervisors on treatment and discharge planning.
Benefits package: Medical coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Employer paid 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.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
today
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