Substance Abuse Counselor (Intake Unit) - Springfield, IL

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor (Intake Unit) - Springfield, IL at Gateway Foundation a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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.

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.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Mental health counseling, Treatment planning, Group counseling, Individual counseling, Crisis intervention, Documentation, Electronic health record. 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 the therapeutic environment to ensure client s...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Employee wellness program, Employee assistance programs, 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.