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How much do addiction doctor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for addiction doctor in Colorado is $245,786.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $154,600.00 and $308,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an addiction doctor?

An Addiction Doctor, also known as an addiction medicine specialist, is a medical professional who is trained to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with substance use disorders and addiction-related conditions. These doctors may use a combination of medication, counseling, and behavioral therapies to help individuals overcome addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances. They work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans and often collaborate with other healthcare providers, such as therapists and counselors, to support recovery. Addiction Doctors may also provide education and support to patients’ families and communities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an addiction doctor?

To thrive as an Addiction Doctor, you need a medical degree with board certification in addiction medicine or psychiatry, along with expertise in substance use disorders and treatment modalities. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs), prescription drug monitoring programs, and certification in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is typically required. Compassion, strong communication, and nonjudgmental patient engagement are vital soft skills for building trust and supporting recovery. These competencies ensure effective, evidence-based care and help patients achieve lasting recovery in a highly sensitive field.

How does an addiction doctor collaborate with other healthcare professionals in patient care?

Addiction Doctors work closely with a multidisciplinary team, often including psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and primary care physicians, to provide comprehensive care for patients struggling with substance use disorders. Regular team meetings and case conferences are common, where treatment plans and progress are discussed collaboratively. This integrated approach helps ensure that both the medical and psychosocial needs of patients are addressed, leading to more effective and holistic recovery outcomes.

What is the difference between Addiction Doctor vs Addiction Counselor?

AspectAddiction DoctorAddiction Counselor
CredentialsMedical degree (MD or DO), medical license, often board-certified in addiction medicineCertification in addiction counseling, associate or bachelor's degree in counseling or related field
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, medical offices, inpatient and outpatient settingsRehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, community health programs
Role FocusDiagnosing and treating addiction with medication, medical management, and therapyProviding counseling, support, and behavioral therapy for addiction recovery

While both Addiction Doctors and Addiction Counselors work in addiction treatment, Addiction Doctors have medical training and can prescribe medication, focusing on medical management of addiction. Addiction Counselors primarily provide behavioral therapy and support. Both roles are essential in comprehensive addiction treatment programs.

Infographic showing various Addiction Doctor job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $245,786 per year, or $118.2 per hour.

Functional Medicine Doctor

Littleton, CO • On-site

Minimally Invasive Procedure Specialists
Health Care and Social Assistance • 11 - 50 employees

$150K - $275K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Step into a rewarding healthcare career with Minimally Invasive Procedure Specialists as our next full-time Functional Medicine Doctor in Highlands Ranch, CO. We offer a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $275,000 per year. Our team also enjoys great benefits, such as:Health, dental, and visionPaid time off (PTO)An employee assistance programA company‑matched 401(k) planHSA/FSALife insuranceUniformsShort-/long-term disability coverageYou will work a consistent, full-time schedule from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, in our Highlands Ranch office.ABOUT MIPSMinimally Invasive Procedure Specialists, PLLC (MIPS) is a physician-owned interventional radiology and vascular practice with office-based labs in Highlands Ranch and Parker, Colorado. Founded by E. Brooke Spencer, MD, FSIR, MIPS has built a national reputation for the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic venous disorders and the complex chronic conditions that travel with them.Our patients are not simple. They arrive after years of being told their symptoms are unexplained. Many carry overlapping diagnoses - pelvic venous disorders, POTS, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders, mast cell activation, long COVID, MALS, Nutcracker and May-Thurner syndromes, and chronic DVT. We correct what can be corrected with a catheter. We are now building the team to care for everything else.That is what this role is. MIPS is launching a functional and integrative medicine service line built specifically around the complex chronic disease population we already serve - a program designed from the start to sit alongside interventional care, not adjacent to it.THE OPPORTUNITYYou will build a functional medicine program on top of an established, high-volume, nationally recognized referral base - without having to build the practice, the brand, the billing infrastructure, or the patient pipeline yourself.Most physicians drawn to this work end up doing it alone, in a cash-pay practice they also have to run. Here, the patients are already coming. The imaging is down the hall. The administrative backbone is built. What is missing is you.WHAT YOU WILL DOClinical careServe as the primary functional and integrative medicine consultant for patients with pelvic venous disorders, POTS and dysautonomia, EDS and hypermobility spectrum disorders, mast cell activation, long COVID, and related complex chronic conditions.Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations - extended visits, structured history, Beighton scoring and hypermobility assessment, autonomic screening, mast cell and inflammatory workup, metabolic, nutritional, hormonal, and mitochondrial evaluation.Provide pre-procedural optimization for interventional patients - iron and ferritin status, vitamin D, thyroid, glycemic control, mast cell stabilization, volume and autonomic status, and inflammatory burden - with attention to tissue fragility and wound healing in the hypermobile population.Own the longitudinal management of patients whose venous anatomy has been successfully treated but whose systemic symptoms persist.Serve as a diagnostic triage resource, helping identify which patients have a genuine vascular compression component warranting advanced imaging and which are better served by systemic management.Program leadershipDesign the clinical model, intake pathways, standing order sets, and outcome measures for the functional medicine service line.Provide clinical supervision, protocol development, and collaborative practice oversight for the functional medicine nurse practitioner team.Partner with practice leadership on service design, membership and program structure, scheduling models, and capacity planning.Education and researchContribute to patient and clinician education on the intersection of connective tissue disorders, autonomic dysfunction, and venous disease.Participate in structured outcomes data collection - symptom scores, functional status, and comorbidity phenotyping before and after intervention - supporting research and coverage advocacy in this field.Represent MIPS at national conferences and within the functional, integrative, and vascular medicine communities.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORRequiredMD or DO with board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, OB/GYN, or a related primary specialty.Active Colorado medical license, or eligibility and willingness to obtain prior to start.IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), A4M/MMI fellowship, ABLM diplomate status, or equivalent formal training in functional, integrative, or lifestyle medicine - or documented advanced training in progress.Demonstrated clinical experience managing complex, multi-system chronic illness.Comfort practicing at the edge of established evidence while remaining rigorous, referenced, and honest with patients about what is known and what is not.Strongly preferredClinical experience with EDS/HSD, POTS and dysautonomia, MCAS, ME/CFS, or long COVID.Familiarity with pelvic venous disorders, chronic pelvic pain, or vascular compression syndromes.Prior experience building or leading a clinical program, service line, or membership-based care model.Interest in clinical research, publication, or teaching.Apply today using our quick and mobile-friendly application process and make a lasting difference in patient care.Must have the ability to pass a background check