Substance Abuse Counselor (Co-Ed Unit) - Springfield, IL

7 days ago

United Statesup to $5,250Full TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Gateway Foundation Inc as a Substance Abuse Counselor (Co-Ed Unit) - Springfield, IL in United States. Who is Gateway Foundation? Gateway Foundation, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

disciplinary treatment team meetings Leads group counseling and education sessions Engages client in one

Requirements

Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.

Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.

Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $19.23-$24.47/hr (Est. $40k-$51k/year)

18 days PTO.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Gateway Foundation Inc in United States.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingMental health counselingAssessment and evaluationTreatment planningGroup counselingIndividual counselingCrisis interventionDocumentationElectronic health recordsCommunication skillsUrine drug screeningBreathalyzer administrationCommunity referralsTherapeutic milieu monitoring

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Abuse Counselor (Co-Ed Unit) - Springfield, IL position at Gateway Foundation includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Gateway Foundation 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

Gateway Foundation lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $51k annually.

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.

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 ($40k–$51k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Mental health counseling, Assessment and evaluation, Treatment planning, Group counseling, Individual counseling, Crisis intervention, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and facilitates both individual and group counseling sessions for clients in a residential setting. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate electronic health records and monitoring client behavior to ensure a safe therapeutic e...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Employee wellness program, Employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement plan, Short-term disability insurance, Long-term disability insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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