Residential Addictions Counselor

This Residential Addictions Counselor 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.

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 $49k to $67k 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 also offers production-based compensation: $67142 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Newcastle, Wyoming.

Wyoming 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Clinical Documentation, Behavioral Monitoring, Conflict Resolution. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions to help clients meet therapeutic goals and manage behavioral issues. Responsible for documenting client progress, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.

Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 403(b) with 3% employer match, 18 PTO days per year, 9 paid holidays, Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year, PSLF eligible, Free daily meals, Sign-on bonus up to $5,000. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.