Adolescent Counselor (49723)
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 WESTCARE INC as a Adolescent Counselor (49723) in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Hanford - 410 E 7th 5 - Hanford, CA 93230Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $27.00 - $27.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with case managers to ensure clients receive linkages to appropriate services and community resource.
- Provide intake and program orientation for the client and family members including, but not limited to, asse.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $56,160
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with WESTCARE INC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Adolescent Counselor (49723) position at WESTCARE includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Addiction Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Counseling position at WESTCARE 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 Hanford, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($56k–$56k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Case Management, Community Outreach, Intake Assessment, Treatment Planning, Family Support Groups, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The primary responsibility involves delivering individual and group counseling services, case management, education, and community outreach to enrolled adolescents, while coordinating linkages to appropriate community resources. This includes conducting initial assessments, developing treatment plan...
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Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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