Substance Abuse Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Confidential Employer a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Addiction Medicine position at Confidential Employer 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 employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Group therapy, Case management, Intake assessment, Safety planning, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor is responsible for conducting client intakes, assessments, and crisis interventions while developing and reviewing individualized treatment plans. They will also facilitate group therapy sessions, provide family education, and maintain accurate documentation of client progress.

Benefits package: 14 Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation, Personal Days, Floating Holiday, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.