Outpatient Addiction Counselor (CADC, LPC, or LSW)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Addiction Counselor (CADC, LPC, or LSW) at Gateway Foundation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine social worker 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.

This Addiction Medicine position at Gateway Foundation is open to social worker candidates.

Gateway Foundation lists compensation for this social worker position at $53k to $62k 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.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Comprehensive Assessments, Treatment Planning, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Case Management, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for clients with substance use disorders. Provides individual and group counseling while maintaining detailed clinical records and performing case management.

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