Substance Use Counselor

Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center

2 days ago

Portland, OregonFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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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 Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor – M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.

Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.

Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.

Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

Requirements

Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.

Key Skills

Substance use counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingAddiction recoveryMedication-Assisted TreatmentCrisis interventionCase managementTreatment planningClinical documentationCognitive Behavioral TherapyMotivational InterviewingRelapse preventionHIPAA complianceMultidisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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 Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center 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

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 Portland, Oregon.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use counseling, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Addiction recovery, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Free Clinical Supervision, Unlimited CEUs, Employee Assistance Program, Semi-Annual Bonus Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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