Substance Abuse Counselor
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BLS OES 2024 · GA adjusted
53% below median for Counselor in GA — negotiate
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 Substance Abuse Counselor – Corrections, No Certification Required in Valdosta, GA. 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: $19 - $25/hr
- 18 days PTO.
- 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 Gateway Foundation Inc in Valdosta, GA.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Gateway Foundation a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
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 $21k to $26k 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 also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Valdosta, Georgia.
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
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($21k–$26k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.1/10)
- 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, Behavior Modification, Crisis Intervention. 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 substance use disorder treatment plans. Provide individual and group counseling while maintaining detailed treatment records and coordinating aftercare services.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program, EAP, 403b Retirement Plan with 3% Match, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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