SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR- LIVE OAK, FL
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 Use Counselor – Live Oak, FL in United States. Who is Gateway Foundation? Gateway Foundation, Inc.
Key Responsibilities
- provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you.
- develop discharge summary and plans for supervisor’s approval to integrate aftercare treatment with referral.
- provide CEU’s and job-related training Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance Gateway Foundation.
Requirements
- Collaborates with clients to develop discharge summary and plans for supervisor’s approval to integrate aftercare treatment with referral resource services.
- Coordinates required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations in support of continued recovery.
- Collects and maintains treatment records and reports to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual compliance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work-Life Balance Overview
This SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR- LIVE OAK, FL 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
Stated compensation: up to $5,250.
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 Live Oak, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance use counseling, Mental health counseling, Case management, Treatment planning, Group counseling, Psychoeducation, Relapse prevention, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor conducts client interviews, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides both individual and group counseling sessions. They also maintain accurate treatment records and collaborate with clients to create discharge and aftercare plans.
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Match, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), 18 Paid Time Off Days, 9 Paid Company Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
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
yesterday
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