at Gateway Foundation, Inc. in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Substance Abuse Counselor III (Outpatient) - Springfield, IL
Post Date:
Apr 4, 2024
Location:
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Position Type:
Full Time
Requisition Number:
31764
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm
Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?
At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.
Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission. about the incredible recognition that we recieved!
If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor III responsibilities:
Completing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans and providing substance abuse and/or mental health counseling services to clients
Developing and implementing complex treatment and discharge plans for clients with dual diagnoses, social or mental health issues
Documenting treatment and discharge plans, clients' progress and responses to treatment and maintaining related records and charts
Serving as a professional resource to the treatment staff in resolving complex case problems and may provide clinical supervision as needed
May develop and facilitate training for treatment staff
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field required
Current professional clinical license (LCPC or LCSW) in state of hire required
Minimum 4 years of clinical experience in the treatment of substance abuse and dual-diagnoses
Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required
Physical Requirements:
Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.
Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.
Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and hear speech.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:
Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
Catastrophic Absence Time (CAT) - Accrue up to seven days annually, to be used during an extended personal illness
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Accounts
403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement
Training & Development Programs
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere
Nearest Major Market: Springfield
Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets
