Addiction Recovery Writer

WebMD is currently looking for experienced freelance medical writers to contribute articles that are both scientifically sound and general audience-accessible for its affiliated content. The goal of these articles is to offer consumers valuable and unique information on niche addiction recovery topics, while also connecting them with healthcare services they may need.

Accuracy is our #1 priority, so we’re looking for writers who:

Have a medical research/writing background.
Are able to grasp and accurately cite various forms of scientific data and research, such as peer-reviewed medical literature and government publications.
Can communicate complicated medical data, principles, or information in an accessible, useful manner for a lay audience.
Can annotate their own work with citations and references that corroborate their statements.
Have experience interviewing subject matter experts in order to glean credible and relevant information.
Are able to share a portfolio of medical and/or healthcare content that they’ve authored.

This is a 100% freelance, telecommuting position. Assignments, writing, editing, and submissions are all handled through our online system. You’ll need a computer, Internet access, the ability to remotely interview subject matter experts, and the ability to deliver clean, informative, and energetic copy.

We invite writers with real-world experience and expertise in addiction medicine to apply–especially those that have current or recent work experience as a(n):

State-licensed or certified addiction counselor
Licensed substance abuse social worker
Licensed clinical social worker
Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN)
Advance Practice Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN-AP)
Addiction nursing assistant
Psychiatric nurse
Licensed marriage and family therapist
Addiction psychologist
Addiction psychiatrist
Detox specialist
Addiction case manager

Additionally, those with the following qualifications are highly encouraged to apply:

Bachelor’s degree in Addiction Counseling
Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling
State license or certification for Addiction Counseling
Master of Social Work
Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Those with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or English–in addition to medical writing experience–may also be considered.

Pay starts at $100.00 per 1,000-1,500 word article.