Youth Alcohol & Drug Counselor -YO003

1 day ago
Gresham, OregonUp to $1000Full TimeSubstance Abuse Counseling
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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 Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW as a Youth Alcohol & Drug Counselor – M-F, Gresham, OR in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Gresham Floor 1 - Gresham, OR 97030Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.73 - $32.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

  • strong client engagement skills, be highly collaborative with the treatment team, and compassionate towards individuals with substance use disorders.
  • Currently we have openings in Adult and Youth Residential, Youth Outpatient, and Adult Outpatient.
  • Join our dedicated team of professionals.
  • What you will do: Provide screening, evaluation, referrals, and complete assessments for all potential clients as assigned.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $23.73 - $32.15/hr
  • 13 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW in United States.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingIntake assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementGroup facilitationDocumentationClient engagementDSM 5ASAM criteriaBehavioral healthAddiction treatmentScreeningReferral managementAftercare planning
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth Alcohol & Drug Counselor -YO003 at Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Substance Abuse Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Substance Abuse Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Substance Abuse Counseling position at Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW 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

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW lists compensation for this physician position at $32k to $100k 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 also offers production-based compensation: $100000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Gresham, Oregon.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Transparent compensation ($32k–$100k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Intake assessment, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management, Group facilitation, Documentation, Client engagement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Abuse Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor is responsible for conducting intake assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for youth clients. They will also facilitate group sessions, provide weekly one-on-one counseling, and manage discharge and aftercare documentation.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 14 Paid Holidays, 13 Sick Days, 13 PTO Days, $50,000 Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW

Hospitals and Health Care
Portland, OR
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
14 Paid Holidays
13 Sick Days
13 PTO Days
$50,000 Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday

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