Substance Use 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 Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions. Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document the patient's recovery. Co
- $31.49 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility
- 10- $31.49 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility
Requirements
- Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $24.1-$31.49/hr (Est. $50k-$65k/year)
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Substance Use Counselor position at Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center 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 Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment 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
Stated compensation: $24.10- $31.49 per hour.
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: $31 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
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
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance use counseling, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Case management, Addiction recovery, Medication-Assisted Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality individual and group counseling sessions while developing and documenting patient treatment plans. Act as a liaison for patient care and provide crisis intervention as needed within a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan, Paid vacation, Paid sick time, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
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
7d ago
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