Registered Substance Abuse Counselor

This Registered Substance Abuse Counselor position at Interfaith Community Services includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Addiction Medicine position at Interfaith Community 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.

Interfaith Community Services lists compensation for this physician position at $52k to $57k 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 is based in Escondido, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Addiction recovery support, Treatment planning, Case management, Crisis intervention, Documentation, Client screening, Professional boundaries. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct support to clients in addiction recovery programs, including conducting screenings, treatment planning, and facilitating group classes. They also maintain a safe, drug-free environment and ensure compliance with program policies and confidenti...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays (13), Flexible Work Schedules, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, AD&D / Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.