SUD Counselor (Bilingual), Youth Development

This SUD Counselor (Bilingual), Youth Development position at North County Lifeline includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Addiction Medicine position at North County Lifeline 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 Oceanside, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance use disorder counseling, Case management, Substance use screening, Trauma informed care, Client-centered counseling, Cognitive behavioral interventions, DBT, Seeking safety. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The SUD Counselor provides substance use disorder education, counseling, and case management to youth in school and community settings. They also conduct screenings, facilitate prevention workshops, and coordinate referrals to support mental health and social functioning.

Benefits package: Generous paid vacation, Paid sick time (6 days), Paid holidays (14 days), 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture, 100% employer paid life insurance, Health and wellness programs, Employee assistance program, Professional development assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.