Substance Abuse Counsel

Adventist Health

4 days ago

Vallejo, California$79K - $108KFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ 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

Join Adventist Health as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Addiction Treatment in United States. For more than 30 years, Adventist Health Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential. We are comprised of a freestanding 61-bed facility with short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults.

Key Responsibilities

will require Bachelor’s): Required * Master's Degree: Preferred * Experience in detoxification and 12-step based chemical dependency treatment programs: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Registered as Addiction Specialist Intern within 6 months of hire and completion within 5 years of registration: Preferred * Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) licensure in state of practice: Preferred * Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse certification: Preferred Essential Functions: * Counsels patients in-group or by individual sessions to help them cope with substance abuse.

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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required

Master's Degree: Preferred

Experience in detoxification and 12

step based chemical dependency treatment programs: Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $79K - $108K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Adventist Health in United States.

Key Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Abuse Counsel position at Adventist Health 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 Adventist Health 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

Adventist Health lists compensation for this physician position at $79k to $108k 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Vallejo, 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
Transparent compensation ($79k–$108k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Addiction recovery, Treatment planning, Group counseling, Individual counseling, 12-step facilitation, Patient assessment, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor assesses and treats individuals with substance abuse difficulties while helping them develop skills for addiction recovery. They also monitor patient progress, collaborate with clinical staff, and provide support to family members.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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