Counselor, Full Time

Lower Eastside Service Center

1 month ago

New York, New York$50K - $60KFull TimeSubstance Abuse Counseling

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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 Lower Eastside Service Center as a Counselor, Full Time in United States. Description BASIC FUNCTION: Provides trauma informed, strengths based, recovery oriented treatment and counseling services to promote rehabilitation and client-centered interventions. Demonstrates professional competency by successfully engaging and treating clients to meet treatment goals.

Key Responsibilities

disciplinary team setting. · Participates in providing education and support to clients receiving medications for substance use disorder, mental health and co

Thursday 7AM

3PM RATE: $50,000

$60,000 / year dep. on experience LOCATION: NY, NY 10002 We offer excellent

Requirements

culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment. Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Word, and Uni/Care. Familiarity with the TC process.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $50K - $60K

20 days PTO.

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 Lower Eastside Service Center in United States.

Key Skills

Trauma Informed CareStrengths Based ApproachRecovery Oriented TreatmentClient Centered InterventionsTreatment PlanningCase ManagementVocational Rehabilitation IntegrationMulti-Disciplinary Team CollaborationMedication EducationToxicology Data IntegrationStress ManagementBehavioral Skill DevelopmentMulti-culturally SensitiveWindows ProficiencyMicrosoft Word ProficiencyUni/Care Proficiency

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Counselor, Full Time position at Lower Eastside Service Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Substance Abuse Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Substance Abuse Counseling position at Lower Eastside Service 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

Lower Eastside Service Center lists compensation for this physician position at $50k 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 New York, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($50k–$60k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Trauma Informed Care, Strengths Based Approach, Recovery Oriented Treatment, Client Centered Interventions, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Vocational Rehabilitation Integration, Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Abuse Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Counselor provides trauma-informed, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented counseling services, focusing on client rehabilitation and meeting treatment goals through individual sessions and milieu engagement. Major duties include writing treatment plans, assessing progress, managing case files, ...

Benefits package: 4 weeks of vacation, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Discounted Commuter Benefits, Life Insurance & Long Term Disability, Federal Student Loan Repayment Program Eligible, Training and Additional Voluntary Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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