ADDICTION COUNSELOR - ST. JOSEPH, MO

2 months ago
United Statesup to $5,250Full TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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 Gateway Foundation Inc as a ADDICTION COUNSELOR - ST. JOSEPH, MO in United States. Who is Gateway Foundation? Gateway Foundation, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you.
  • provide CEU’s and job-related training Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance Gateway Foundation.

Requirements

-, and develops individualized treatment plan.

  • Provides individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups.
  • Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients’ progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts.
  • Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 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 Gateway Foundation Inc in United States.

Key Skills

Addiction CounselingSubstance Abuse AssessmentIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingCase ManagementTreatment PlanningDocumentationClient Care Monitoring
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This ADDICTION COUNSELOR - ST. JOSEPH, MO position at Gateway Foundation 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.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $5,250.

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
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Addiction Counseling, Substance Abuse Assessment, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Client Care Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Addiction Counselors are responsible for completing comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and developing individualized treatment plans. They provide individual and group counseling, document treatment plans, and perform case management.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Programs, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Short-term Disability Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Gateway Foundation

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Programs
403(b) Retirement Plan
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance

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

2mo ago

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