Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor- School Based

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor- School Based at Spectrum Youth and Family Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Addiction Medicine position at Spectrum Youth and Family Services 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.

Spectrum Youth and Family Services lists compensation for this physician position at $56k to $60k 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.

This position is based in Burlington, Vermont.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Counseling, Substance Use Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Biopsychosocial Assessment, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive mental health and substance use screening, assessment, and integrated therapy for adolescents and young adults. Coordinate referrals and maintain clinical relationships with local school partners and community resources.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, HRA, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accrued Vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.