SUD Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist 1 (Ontario)

This SUD Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist 1 (Ontario) position at State of Oregon includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Addiction Medicine position at State of Oregon 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.

State of Oregon lists compensation for this physician position at $83k to $117k 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 Ontario, Oregon.

Key skills and qualifications: SUD Treatment, ASAM Assessment, Treatment Planning, Group Facilitation, Individualized Counseling, Psychosocial Skills Development, Case Management, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Deliver gender-inclusive and trauma-informed substance use disorder treatment to adults in custody using a chronic disease framework. Responsibilities include conducting ASAM assessments, facilitating treatment groups, and providing individualized counseling and case management.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, PERS Retirement, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Bilingual Incentive. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.