Substance Abuse Counselor (Triumph Unit) - Springfield, IL

Gateway Foundation

1 day ago

Springfield, Illinoisup to $5,250Part TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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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 Gateway Foundation Inc as a Substance Abuse Counselor – $19-$24/hr in United States. Who is Gateway Foundation? Gateway Foundation, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

disciplinary treatment team meetings Leads group counseling and education sessions Engages client in one

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 - $24.47/hr

18 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Gateway Foundation Inc in United States.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingTreatment planningGroup counselingIndividual counselingCrisis interventionDocumentationElectronic health recordsAssessmentEvaluationCommunication skillsUrine drug screeningBreathalyzer testingCommunity referralsClinical servicesEvidence-based treatment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Abuse Counselor (Triumph Unit) - Springfield, IL 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 — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Gateway Foundation 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: 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: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Springfield, 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 ($20k–$25k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Treatment planning, Group counseling, Individual counseling, Crisis intervention, Documentation, Electronic health records, Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor is responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating both individual and group counseling sessions. They must also maintain accurate clinical documentation and monitor client behavior within the residential facility.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403b Retirement Plan with 3% Match, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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