Substance Use Counselor
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 Taunton Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- quality care, offering unwavering support, and fostering a patient
- centered approach to healing. Through evidence
- based treatment and a commitment to whole
- person wellness, our team members play a vital role in helping individuals reclaim their lives. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, mission
Requirements
- 60 days of employment. For Bachelor’s
- Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $29-$36/hr (Est. $60k-$75k/year)
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- M-F 6a-2p schedule.
- No weekends required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Taunton Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Substance Use Counselor position at Taunton 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 Taunton 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: $29.00 - $36.00 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: $36 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, Substance use recovery, Crisis intervention, Case management, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group counseling sessions to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with employer match, Paid vacation, Paid sick leave, 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 (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
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