Substance Abuse Counselor (Women's Residential) - Carbondale, IL
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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 Gateway Foundation Inc as a Substance Abuse Counselor (Women's Residential) - Carbondale, IL in United States. Who is Gateway Foundation? Gateway Foundation, Inc.
Key Responsibilities
- provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you.
- provide crises intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problems Document.
- provide CEU’s and job-related training Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance Gateway Foundation.
Requirements
- Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.
- Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
- Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $19.23-$24.47/hr (Est. $40k-$51k/year)
- 18 days PTO.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- 5 days per week; includes 7AM - 3PM & 3PM - 11PM shifts; the two days off will be consecutive schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Gateway Foundation Inc in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Substance Abuse Counselor (Women's Residential) - Carbondale, IL position at Gateway Foundation 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 Gateway Foundation 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
Gateway Foundation lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $51k 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 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 ($40k–$51k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Group counseling, Individual counseling, Crisis intervention, Documentation, Client record maintenance, Medication monitoring, Safety monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor is responsible for facilitating group and individual therapy sessions while maintaining accurate client records and progress documentation. They also ensure client safety, monitor medication self-administration, and coordinate daily activities within the residential facility.
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Employee wellness program, Employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement plan, Short-term disability insurance, Long-term disability insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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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
3d ago
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