Behavioral Health Counselor
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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 Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center as a Behavioral Health Counselor – $45K-$60K, Loan Forgiveness in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will include thorough documentation of client interactions, effective communication with involved parties, and fostering strong ties between The Freedom Center and the community.
- Would you be a great Behavioral Health Counselor.
- To excel in the role of Behavioral Health Counselor at Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center, candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's in Social Work, a LSW, and relevant counseling experience.
- A Master's degree in a behavioral health field with licensure, such as LISW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LIMFT, LCDC, or LICDC, is.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $45K - $60K
- 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 Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center in United States.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor at Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health 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.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Alcohol and Drug Freedom 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
Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center lists compensation for this physician position at $45k to $60k 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
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 ($45k–$60k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Counseling, Diagnostic Assessments, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Counselor will develop and implement personalized treatment plans through comprehensive diagnostic assessments for patients. Responsibilities also include conducting individual, family, and group therapy sessions while ensuring thorough documentation of client interactions.
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution, Federal Loan Forgiveness Participant. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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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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