Substance Use Counselor
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 Liberty Resources / Liberty POST as a Substance Use Counselor – $24.03/hr in United States. Liberty Resources is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our Next Step Apartments program supporting adults living with chemical dependency in Oneida, NY. Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support.
Key Responsibilities
- include admissions, evaluations, discharges, individual and group counseling, documentation, and incident reporting in accordance with agency and program standards.
- Monitors client interaction and behaviors.
- Provides a role model for the program participants.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Associates and/or related experience preferred.
- Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.
- 03/hour Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $24.03/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Liberty Resources / Liberty POST in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Liberty Resources / Liberty POST a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Liberty Resources / Liberty POST 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
Stated compensation: $24.03/hr.
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: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Oneida, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Chemical Dependency Evaluation, Service Planning, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Documentation, Incident Reporting, Client Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides direct care and clinical services to clients in a community residential setting. Responsibilities include admissions, evaluations, discharges, individual and group counseling, documentation, and incident reporting.
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Continuing Education Opportunities, PSLF Eligible, Collaborative Team Atmosphere, Family-Friendly Workplace. 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.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
6d ago
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