Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC, LSW, or LPC)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC, LSW, or LPC) at Gateway Foundation a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

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 Lake Villa, Illinois.

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

Core responsibilities: The Certified Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and preparing individualized treatment plans. They provide individual and group counseling, document treatment progress, and perform case management.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Programs, 403b Retirement Plan with 3% Match, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.