CLINICAL COUNSELOR NF4 (SUBSTANCE ABUSE) - TIER II/III (WITH $10K HIRING INCENTIVE)

U.S. Marine Corps

2 months ago

Twentynine Palms, California$49.5/hrFull TimeMental Health Counseling

✓ No Call✓ 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

The Clinical Counselor provides substance abuse counseling services within the Marine Corps Community Services at Twentynine Palms, CA. This full-time role supports active-duty military and eligible family members through education, counseling, and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct screening, assessment, and non-medical counseling.
Develop advocacy and outreach services.
Coordinate with community referral resources.
Provide training and support to clients and staff.

Requirements

Professional experience in substance abuse counseling.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Commitment to military community support.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly wage: $49.50 per hour (approx. $103,080 annually).
$10,000 hiring incentive signing bonus.
Permanent appointment.

Work Schedule

Full-time.
No explicit call, weekend, or night shift details provided.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This CLINICAL COUNSELOR NF4 (SUBSTANCE ABUSE) - TIER II/III (WITH $10K HIRING INCENTIVE) position at U.S. Marine Corps 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.

Mental Health Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health Counseling position at U.S. Marine Corps 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.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $50 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Twentynine Palms, California.

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

Benefits package: $10K signing bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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