Substance Abuse Counselor

2 days ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Gateway Foundation Full time
Gateway Foundation Job Description

Gateway Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Our mission is to provide essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives.

Why Work with Us?

We are a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment, delivering high-quality clinical services to underserved populations. Our organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to be an employer of choice.

Job Responsibilities:
  1. Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine the scope and type of care needed.
  2. Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
  3. Lead group counseling and education sessions, engaging clients in one-on-one individual counseling sessions.
  4. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  5. Use excellent communication skills to guide clients toward positive choices, especially in crisis situations.
  6. Monitor client behavior in the therapeutic milieu and administer tests of accountability through urine drug screens and breathalyzers.
  7. Makes community referrals for follow-up care.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field (high school diploma or equivalency required).
  • Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling.
  • Related work experience with a program-specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting.
Benefits:
  • Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness, with cash-saving premiums.
  • Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Personal Development:
  • Training and Development Programs.
  • Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year.
  • eLearning access to online courses providing CEU's and job-related training.
Clinical Supervision:
  • Formal and informal guidance.

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.



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