Addictions Counselor
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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 Addictions Counselor in United States. Are you interested in Substance Abuse Counseling and want to get certified for FREE? Who is Gateway Foundation?
Key Responsibilities
- develop our staff by providing the training and clinical supervision hours you need to pursue a career in su.
- develop discharge summary and continuing care and relapse prevention plans for supervisor’s approval to inte.
- provide CEU’s and job-related training Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance Gateway Foundation.
Requirements
- Collaborates with clients to develop discharge summary and continuing care and relapse prevention plans for supervisor’s approval to integrate aftercare treatment with referral resource services.
- Coordinates required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations in support of continued recovery.
- Collects and maintains treatment records and reports to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual compliance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $20.5-$27/hr (Est. $43k-$56k/year)
- Signing bonus: $3,000.
- 18 days PTO.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts (day shift) schedule.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Gateway Foundation Inc in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addictions Counselor at Gateway Foundation a 6.0 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.
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 $43k to $56k 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
- Transparent compensation ($43k–$56k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Counseling, Client Assessment, Treatment Planning, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Relapse Prevention, Crisis Intervention, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Conduct client interviews and assessments to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for substance use disorders. Provide individual and group counseling while maintaining detailed treatment records and coordinating aftercare services.
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.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
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