Substance Use Counselor - Cochran, GA

Why Join Us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by 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
• Certifications/Licensures are NOT required for Entry Level Counselors

Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a helping profession from an accredited college or university
• Some previous counseling experience, experience in substance use disorder or mental health treatment is preferred
• Must obtain certification as identified by state within 24 months of the first date that the counseling services are provided
• Acceptable Certifications include Certified Addiction Counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselor’s Association (GACA), Certified Addiction Counselor from the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor from the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC), and Certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
• Must be able to obtain Georgia Department of Corrections clearance to work in the correctional institution

Physical Requirements

• Works in a correctional facility
• 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 to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises

Compensation (based on experience and credentials)

• Non-Credentialed range begins at $19.00 per hour - $20.00 per hour
• Credentialed ranges begins at $23.08 per hour - $25.00 per hour

Benefits at Gateway Foundation

• 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