SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR - MARYVILLE, MO
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 – Maryville, MO 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.
- provide CEU’s and job-related training Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance Gateway Foundation.
Requirements
-, and develops individualized treatment plan.
- Provides individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups.
- Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients’ progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts.
- Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring.
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 Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR - MARYVILLE, MO at Gateway Foundation a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
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 Maryville, Missouri.
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 Abuse Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Case Management, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Client Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for completing comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and developing individualized treatment plans. They provide individual and group counseling, document treatment plans, and perform case management.
Benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match, 18 paid time off days per year, 9 paid company holidays, Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Employee wellness program, Employee assistance programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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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
6d ago
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