Substance Use Disorder Counselor

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United States$47,000 to $58,000Full TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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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 Youth Outreach Services as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor in United States. Department: Juvenile Justice Location: St. Charles, IL 60175 Address: 3825 Campton Hills Rd, St.

Requirements

  • 5 preferred Knowledge of chemical abuse and dependence diagnosis criteria Knowledge of substance abuse disorders Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $47,000 to $58,000
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • M-F 9:30-5:30 schedule.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Youth Outreach Services in United States.

Key Skills

Intake ScreeningClinical AssessmentCase ManagementGroup Therapy FacilitationCrisis InterventionDocumentationCase ConsultationTreatment PlanningDSM-5 KnowledgeChemical Abuse Diagnosis

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides intake screening, assessments, and support services for youth in the Department of Juvenile Justice. Responsibilities include facilitating therapeutic groups, managing cases, and coordinating discharge recommendations.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at Youth Outreach Services 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.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Youth Outreach Services 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

Youth Outreach Services lists compensation for this physician position at $47k to $58k 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
  • Transparent compensation ($47k–$58k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Intake Screening, Clinical Assessment, Case Management, Group Therapy Facilitation, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Case Consultation, Treatment Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides intake screening, assessments, and support services for youth in the Department of Juvenile Justice. Responsibilities include facilitating therapeutic groups, managing cases, and coordinating discharge recommendations.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 403(b) Retirement, Paid Time Off (PTO). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Youth Outreach Services

Individual and Family Services
Chicago, IL
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement
Paid Time Off (PTO)

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

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