Substance Use Counselor
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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 Temecula Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor in United States. Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program Seeking: Substance Use Counselor Requirements: AOD Registration is required. AOD Certification is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- $30.76 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility
- 50 - $30.76 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility
Requirements
- approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP). Full Time Hours: Monday
- Friday 5:00 AM
- 1:30 PM Our
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $26.5-$30.76/hr (Est. $55k-$64k/year)
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Temecula Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Substance Use Counselor position at Temecula Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center 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 Temecula Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center 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
Stated compensation: $26.50 - $30.76 per hour.
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: $31 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
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 ($0k–$0k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI). Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality individual and group counseling to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsible for planning, documenting, and overseeing patient recovery through treatment plans and crisis intervention.
Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Employer-paid Clinical Supervision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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About Temecula Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center
Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
today
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