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 Raleigh Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
- Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
Requirements
- Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence
- I, CADC, LCAS
- A, LCAS, LCSW
- A, LCSW, LCMHC
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday 5:15 AM - 1:45 PM, Rotating Saturdays 6:45 AM - 8:30 AM schedule.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Raleigh Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Substance Use Counselor position at Raleigh Comprehensive Treatment Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Raleigh 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
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
- 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 creating treatment plans, conducting assessments, and managing patient recovery documentation.
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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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
yesterday
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