Substance Abuse Counselor

About the role

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

Preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals
Conducting individual counseling to provide crises intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problems
Documenting clients’ progress and responses to treatment
Maintaining client records; ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date
Monitoring clients in medication self-administration
Ensuring client safety and well-being
Monitoring client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activities
Enforcing house rules
Scheduling, coordinating and transporting clients to appointments and maintaining the vehicle
Collecting urine samples and administering breathalyzer
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required
Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
Related work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting required

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
Ability to drive an automobile or van; remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.

Pay

Range begins at $19.23 - $23.16 per hour
This position offers shift differentials on top of the hourly rate.
Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

Benefits

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing: 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) Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balance
Personal Development: Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar yeare
Learning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.