Substance Use Counselor

About Gateway Foundation

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. The organization operates through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Gateway focuses on delivering high-quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment. You'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. Expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, aligning your career with your values.

Perks of Working in Correctional Healthcare

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Provides individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups.
• Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients’ progress and responses to treatment; maintains related records and charts.
• Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to obtain Certification as a Missouri Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) is required; Gateway can help you obtain that within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time to monitor and interact with clients.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data.
• Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files for accuracy.
• Ability to respond to telephones and hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

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 year.
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEUs and job-related training.
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance.