Substance Abuse Counselor

1 month ago
United Statesup to $5,250Full TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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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 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 crises intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problems Document.
  • provide CEU’s and job-related training Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance Gateway Foundation.

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

  • 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

Group CounselingIndividual CounselingCrisis InterventionDocumentationRecord MaintenanceMedication MonitoringClient SafetyBehavior MonitoringHouse Rule EnforcementClient TransportationUrine Sample CollectionBreathalyzer AdministrationEvidence-Based Treatment
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor 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.

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

Gateway Foundation lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $48k 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Transparent compensation ($40k–$48k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Record Maintenance, Medication Monitoring, Client Safety, Behavior Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Residential Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures, while also conducting individual counseling for crisis intervention and guidance. Key duties include documenting client progress, maintaining accurate ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Programs, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Gateway Foundation

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Programs
403(b) Retirement Plan
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
6.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

1mo ago