Substance Abuse Counselor (Outpatient)
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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 Noble Hearts HR Consulting as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Outpatient, Bilingual Bonus in United States. 🌟 Join Our Mission to Transform Lives! 🌟 Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor 📍 Location: Corona, Queens, NY (Outpatient Facility) 💰 Pay: $29.
Key Responsibilities
- occurring disorders; or CASAC
- 3 years' experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co
- occurring disorders; or HS Diploma and 6 years' experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co
- Paid Holidays Access to Company Gym and Boxing Gym 🌈 Make Recovery Real. Be the Difference. Apply today and help us reshape the future of behavioral health
Requirements
- Paid Holidays Access to Company Gym and Boxing Gym 🌈 Make Recovery Real. Be the Difference. Apply today and help us reshape the future of behavioral health
- owned full HR and talent sourcing firm. With a team of 30+ years of combined experience, we bring serenity to non
- profits, companies, and job seekers alike by focusing on the human part of human resources.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $29.12/hr
- 27 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- 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 Noble Hearts HR Consulting in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor (Outpatient) at Noble Hearts HR Consulting 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.
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 Noble Hearts HR Consulting 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
Noble Hearts HR Consulting lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $61k 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 also offers production-based compensation: $29 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Corona, 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
- Transparent compensation ($60k–$61k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Counseling, Case Management, Substance Use Assessment, Mental Health Assessment, Co-occurring Disorders Assessment, Intake Process, Treatment Planning, Individual Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: This role is primarily responsible for providing clinical counseling services and comprehensive case management, which includes collecting and analyzing assessment data related to substance use and mental health disorders. The counselor will develop individualized treatment plans and deliver both in...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, PSLF Eligible, 401k with Match, 15 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 15 Paid Holidays. 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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