Substance Use Counselor: Assertive Community Treatment- 6964

15 days ago

Manchester, Connecticut$20.97/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine

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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 Community Health Resources as a Substance Use Counselor – Full-Time, Weekend Rotation in United States. A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychoeducation counseling and support to individuals and groups with substance use disorders, utilizing both professional training and personal recovery experience.

Educate clients and their families about behavioral health and substance use disorders, treatment options, and coping strategies.

Requirements

Perform tox screens, including observed urine screens, oral swabs, and/or hair testing.

Attend training sessions conducted by CHR staff or external consultants as requested or required.

Actively participate as a full member of the treatment team, attending all staff meetings and team meetings.

Perform other duties related to the position as needed. QUALIFICATIONS:

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $20.97/hr

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Community Health Resources in United States.

Key Skills

Substance use counselingPsychoeducationCase managementCrisis interventionBehavioral healthTreatment planningTox screeningDocumentationCommunication skillsComputer literacyClinical documentationRecovery support

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor: Assertive Community Treatment- 6964 at Community Health Resources a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Community Health Resources 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: $20.97/hr.

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 also offers production-based compensation: $21 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Manchester, Connecticut.

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, Psychoeducation, Case management, Crisis intervention, Behavioral health, Treatment planning, Tox screening, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide psychoeducation and support to individuals with substance use disorders while managing client care in collaboration with a clinical team. Maintain program contract requirements, including caseload management, documentation, and performing toxicology screenings.

Benefits package: 403b Retirement Plan contributions, Paid time off including birthday off, Competitive insurance premiums with pet/auto/home discounts, Tuition reimbursement, Student loan repayment assistance, Exclusive tuition discounts, FREE robust training curriculum, Clinical supervision/mentoring. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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