Substance Use Counselor

This Substance Use Counselor position at Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Addiction Medicine position at Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center 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.

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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use counseling, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management, Documentation, Addiction recovery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, facilitating recovery sessions, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Employer-Paid Clinical Supervision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.