SUBSTANCE ABUSE 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 Arizona Department of Administration as a SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts substance abuse education classes and therapy groups with inmate/offender participants
- Conducts one
- one clinical assessments and counseling sessions
- Maintains clinical records
Requirements
- Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test consistent with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS).
- If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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 Arizona Department of Administration in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR at Arizona Department of Administration a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Arizona Department of Administration 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
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Addiction Treatment Practices, Counseling Techniques, Adult Learning Processes, Correctional Security Practices, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Verbal Communication, Written Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Substance Abuse Counselor will clinically assess and treat offenders by delivering substance abuse education classes and conducting one-on-one counseling sessions. Key duties include developing treatment plans, maintaining clinical records, coordinating pre-release planning, and interacting with...
Benefits package: Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year, Paid Parental Leave, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Short-term disability options, Long-term disability options, Exceptional retirement program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
1mo ago
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