Substance Abuse Counselor (Co-Ed Unit) - Springfield, IL
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 – 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: $40K - $51K
- 18 days PTO.
- CME allowance: $5,250.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- 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
Position Insights
WeekdayDoc rates Substance Abuse Counselor (Co-Ed Unit) - Springfield, IL at Gateway Foundation a 4.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.
This position offers no on-call requirements, no weekend shifts.
Compensation: up to $5,250.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which can forgive remaining federal student loan balances after 10 years of qualifying payments.
Key skills for this role include Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Group Counseling.
Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match, Short-term and Long-term Disability.
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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