at Gateway Foundation, Inc. in NormalBloomington, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Substance Abuse Counselor II (Outpatient) - Bloomington, IL
Post Date:
Feb 19, 2026
Location:
Bloomington, IL, US, 61704
Position Type:
Full Time
Requisition Number:
33888
Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri (2) evenings and (3) days - 8:30am-4:30pm
Who is 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. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.
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 have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Location: Gateway Foundation Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
404 N Hershey Rd., Bloomington, IL 61704
Schedule:Monday through Friday including (2) evenings and (3) days, 8:30am-4:30pm and 12:00pm-8:00pm
Outpatient (CADC, LPC or LSW) Substance Abuse Counselor responsibilities:
Conducts assessment and evaluation to determine scope and type of care needed
Develops comprehensive treatment plans
Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings
Leads group counseling and education sessions
Engages client in one-on-one individual counseling sessions
Maintains confidential, systematic, accurate and timely documentation of client progress in Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Uses excellent communication skills to guide clients toward positive choices, especially when in crisis.
Monitors client behavior in therapeutic milieu
Administers tests of accountability through collection of urine drug screens and breathalyzers.
Makes community referrals for follow up care
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 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
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
Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a Gateway vehicle
Compensation (based on experience and credentials):
$25.64 - $32.28 per hour
Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.
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 year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
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