Substance Abuse Counselor

Gateway Foundation

2 days ago

Lake Villa, Illinoisup to $5,250Full TimeCounselorPSLF Eligible

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Gateway Foundation Inc as a Substance Abuse Counselor – $19-23/hr in Lake Villa, Illinois, 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 - $23.16/hr

18 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Gateway Foundation Inc in Lake Villa, Illinois, United States.

Key Skills

Group CounselingIndividual CounselingCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationPatient MonitoringMedication Self-administration MonitoringCase ManagementPatient TransportUrine Sample CollectionBreathalyzer Administration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Abuse Counselor 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 — Counselor Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Gateway Foundation is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $5,250.

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: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lake Villa, Illinois.

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 ($19k–$24k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Documentation, Patient Monitoring, Medication Self-administration Monitoring, Case Management, Patient Transport. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions to help clients meet therapeutic goals and address personal problems. Maintain accurate client records and ensure safety and well-being within a residential treatment environment.

Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision insurance, Employee wellness program, Employee assistance program, 403(b) with 3% match, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, PSLF eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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