Recovery Counselor

1 month ago

United States$50k–55kFull TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Weekends

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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 Kenneth Young Center as a Recovery Counselor in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide counseling support services to all IRG clients based on identified frequency in plan of care and as directed by evidenced based practice

Serve clients showing mastery of therapy and case management tools, with comfort in group, individual, advocacy, and consultation settings

Assist clients in developing Plans of Care (integrated assessments and treatment plans) and monitoring progress with these in the IM

CANS format

Requirements

Participate in All Staff meetings, IRG team Meetings, other team and clinical staff meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor

Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures

Complete all clinical documentation and required reports in an accurate and timely manner according to KYC policy

Meet agency quality and compliance standards Education, Experience and Other Requirements:

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Kenneth Young Center in United States.

Key Skills

Counseling SupportCase ManagementGroup TherapyTherapeutic SupportPsychoeducationIndependent Living SkillsTreatment PlanningAdvocacyConsultationCoordination of CareClinical DocumentationIM-CANS FormatEvidenced Based PracticeTeam CollaborationClient AssessmentCommunity Support Building

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Recovery Counselor position at Kenneth Young Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Kenneth Young 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

Kenneth Young Center lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $55k 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 United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($50k–$55k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling Support, Case Management, Group Therapy, Therapeutic Support, Psychoeducation, Independent Living Skills, Treatment Planning, Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor actively contributes to a team caseload by providing therapeutic support, case management, and group therapy to individuals in intensive recovery programs. Primary duties involve leading weekly groups focused on psychoeducation and independent living skills to promote community engagem...

Benefits package: 403(b) plan with organizational matching, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Basic life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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