Substance Abuse Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Gateway Foundation a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 $58k 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 Wrightsville, Georgia.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Trauma-informed care, Clinical documentation, Treatment planning, Case management, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices like CBT and Motivational Interviewing. Maintain clinical documentation and manage a caseload of up to 25 clients within a correctional environment.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, 403b Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Match, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.