Alcohol Drug Counselor - Outpatient

Cleveland Clinic

3 days ago

Cleveland, OhioFull TimeAddiction Counseling

✓ 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

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Key Responsibilities

will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

will perform assessment, planning and implementation of counseling and education services for substance abuse rehabilitation patients.

provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one.

provide support and guidance and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Requirements

bed health system that includes a 173

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

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Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingCase managementGroup therapyPatient assessmentDischarge planningRelapse preventionBehavioral therapyPsychotherapyDiagnostic formulationPsychological testingPatient educationCrisis interventionDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Alcohol Drug Counselor - Outpatient at Cleveland Clinic a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Counseling 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 Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Counseling position at Cleveland Clinic 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 Cleveland, Ohio.

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
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Case management, Group therapy, Patient assessment, Discharge planning, Relapse prevention, Behavioral therapy, Psychotherapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will perform assessment, planning, and implementation of counseling and education services for substance abuse rehabilitation patients. They will also provide case management, conduct group therapy sessions, and collaborate with the care team on discharge planning.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Influenza Prevention Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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