Addictions Counselor - Riverhead - Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Suffolk County Government

2 days ago

Riverhead, New York$49,642Full TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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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 Suffolk County Government as a Addictions Counselor – Riverhead OTP in United States. Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking a Addictions Counselor. Candidates MUST have Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) AND a current certification from NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).

Key Responsibilities

through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.

We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people.

Requirements

Two Positions/Shifts Available In Riverhead Work schedule: Monday

Friday 6:00am

2:00pm OR Tuesday

Saturday 6:00am

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $49,642

10 days PTO.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Suffolk County Government in United States.

Key Skills

Addictions CounselingSubstance Abuse TreatmentPatient AssessmentIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingTreatment PlanningRecord KeepingCollaborationEducation SessionsJob TrainingSocial Services Referral

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addictions Counselor - Riverhead - Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) at Suffolk County Government 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 on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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 Suffolk County Government 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 Riverhead, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($50k–$50k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Addictions Counseling, Substance Abuse Treatment, Patient Assessment, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Record Keeping, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Addictions Counselor will interview and screen individuals seeking admission to opioid treatment programs, plan and evaluate individualized treatment plans, and provide counseling services. They will also monitor patient progress and maintain records.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Pension, Vacation (2 weeks to start), Sick leave, Personal days, 13 paid holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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