Substance Use Counselor

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United StatesFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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 Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor 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

  • M-F 5:30 AM-2:00 PM schedule.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.

Key Skills

Substance use counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingAddiction recoveryMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)Relapse preventionCrisis interventionCase managementTreatment planningClinical documentationHIPAA complianceMultidisciplinary collaboration
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Use Counselor position at Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, 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 Williamson 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
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use counseling, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Addiction recovery, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Relapse prevention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan, Paid vacation, Paid sick time, Employer-paid clinical supervision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center

Mental Health Care
Williamson, West Virginia
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Semi-Annual Bonus Program
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Employer-paid clinical supervision

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

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