Opioid Treatment Program Therapist
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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 Easterseals PORT Health as a Opioid Treatment Program Therapist – M-F, 6am-2pm in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- include developing individualized treatment plans, conducting individual/group therapy, monitoring progress, and coordinating care with medical staff to support recovery.
- As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive.
- You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care.
Requirements
- Have master’s degree in a related field;
- Be fully or provisionally licensed in appropriate discipline—either LCMHC, LCSW or LCAS;
- Have documented experience with the population to be served
- Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $50K - $57K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- 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 Easterseals PORT Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Opioid Treatment Program Therapist at Easterseals PORT Health a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 1% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at Easterseals PORT Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Easterseals PORT Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $50k 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in New Bern, North Carolina.
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
- Transparent compensation ($50k–$57k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (9.0/10)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Assessment, Care Coordination, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, EHR Systems, Substance Abuse Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Provide specialized counseling, assessment, and care coordination for patients with Opioid Use Disorder in a clinic setting. Develop individualized treatment plans and conduct individual and group therapy sessions while coordinating with medical staff.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Services Support. 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
yesterday
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