Substance Use Counselor - Part Time
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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 Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor - Part Time 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
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Monday through Fridays shifts available: 5am to 1:30pm with rotating weekends as needed schedule.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Substance Use Counselor - Part Time position at Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Madison East 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 United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, 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 high-quality individual and group counseling and therapy to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Manage patient recovery through treatment planning, assessments, crisis intervention, and case management.
Benefits package: Employer-paid Clinical Supervision, Free and Unlimited Access to 500+ Accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Work/Life Balance, Opportunity for Growth, Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility through HRSA. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Posted
yesterday
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