Substance Abuse Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Gateway Foundation 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.

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.

Gateway Foundation lists compensation for this physician position at $43k to $56k annually.

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 is based in Garden City, Georgia.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Clinical assessment, Treatment planning, Group counseling, Individual counseling, Relapse prevention, Crisis intervention, Behavior modification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor conducts client assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides both individual and group counseling sessions. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate treatment records and coordinating discharge and continuing care plans.

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