at Gateway Foundation, Inc. in Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Substance Abuse Counselor II (Men's Unit) - Carbondale, IL
Post Date:
May 22, 2024
Location:
Carbondale, IL, US, 62901
Position Type:
Full Time
Requisition Number:
31976
Work Schedule:
Varies
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. Read more 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!
(CADC, LPC or LSW) Substance Use Counselors are responsible for:
Completing comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements and preparing individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans
Providing individual and group counseling and educational programs in accordance with treatment plans
Documenting treatment and discharge plans and clients' progress and responses to treatment, as well as maintaining related records and charts
Performing case management and contributing to client care monitoring
Caseload typically includes some complex cases requiring more intensive services
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice required
Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required
Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and outpatient 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 OFCCP here.
Nearest Major Market: Carbondale
Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets
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