Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC or CAADC

4 days ago
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFull TimeAddiction 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 PATH People Acting To Help, Inc. as a Substance Abuse Counselor – CADC/CAADC in Philadelphia, PA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the client
  • care, living situation, nutrition, money
  • management); and family structure and relationships.
  • Conduct comprehensive substance use disorder assessments as indicated.

Requirements

  • M. A. degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field.
  • CADC or another addiction certification/license required.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • Must be available or scheduled emergency on

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with PATH People Acting To Help, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingCrisis interventionCase managementPsychiatric assessmentTreatment planningDocumentationBehavioral healthAddiction treatmentMultidisciplinary team collaborationClient assessmentSocial servicesRehabilitation support
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC or CAADC position at PATH People Acting To Help includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at PATH People Acting To Help 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Crisis intervention, Case management, Psychiatric assessment, Treatment planning, Documentation, Behavioral health, Addiction treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide treatment, rehabilitation, and crisis intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for coordinating care and monitoring the treatment plans for an assigned group of participants.

Benefits package: Competitive pay, Annual increases, Performance and longevity bonuses, Comprehensive benefits package, Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time, No-cost pension plan, Ongoing professional development, PSLF eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About PATH People Acting To Help

Individual and Family Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Annual increases
Performance and longevity bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
No-cost pension plan
Ongoing professional development
PSLF eligible

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago