SUD Treatment Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist 1/Qualified Mental Health Associate (Salem)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SUD Treatment Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist 1/Qualified Mental Health Associate (Salem) at State of Oregon a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Substance Use Disorder physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Substance Use Disorder position at State of Oregon 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.

State of Oregon lists compensation for this physician position at $83k to $110k 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.

This position is based in Salem, Oregon.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use disorder counseling, Mental health assessment, Treatment planning, Group facilitation, Case management, Psychosocial skills development, Discharge planning, Trauma-informed care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Use Disorder role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor delivers gender-inclusive and trauma-informed substance use disorder treatment services to adults in custody at an outpatient level of care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating treatment groups, developing care plans, and performing case management.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 11 Paid Holidays, Retirement Program, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.