Substance Use Counselor

6 days ago
United StatesFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call

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 Goldsboro Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
  • Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

Requirements

  • Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence
  • I, CADC, LCAS
  • A, LCAS, LCSW
  • A, LCSW, LCMHC

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4:45 AM - 12:15 PM; Wednesdays 4:45 AM - 1:15 PM; Rotating Saturdays 5:45 AM - 8:45 AM schedule.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Goldsboro Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.

Key Skills

Substance use counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingCrisis interventionCase managementTreatment planningClinical documentationMedication-Assisted TreatmentCognitive Behavioral TherapyMotivational InterviewingRelapse preventionHIPAA complianceAddiction recoveryPatient assessmentMultidisciplinary collaboration
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

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

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Goldsboro 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.

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 United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use counseling, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Crisis intervention, Case management, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Medication-Assisted Treatment. 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, documenting patient progress, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) plan, Paid vacation, Paid sick time, Employer-paid clinical supervision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Goldsboro Comprehensive Treatment Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Goldsboro, North Carolina
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Semi-Annual Bonus Program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Employer-paid clinical supervision

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

6d ago

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