Substance Use Counselor

Richmond Comprehensive Treatment Center

3 days ago

Richmond, IndianaFull 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 Richmond Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor – MAT, No Weekends in Richmond, IN.

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

Signing bonus: $1.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Richmond Comprehensive Treatment Center in Richmond, IN.

Key Skills

Individual CounselingGroup CounselingCase ManagementCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningPatient AssessmentCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)Relapse PreventionMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)Clinical DocumentationRegulatory Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Richmond Comprehensive Treatment Center a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Richmond 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 Richmond, Indiana.

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: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI). Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide compassionate individual and group counseling to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Manage patient recovery through assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with multidisciplinary medical teams.

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Employer-paid Clinical Supervision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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