Substance Abuse Counselor

As a Substance Abuse Counselor at Gateway Foundation, you will have the opportunity to provide essential services to underserved populations, working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You will be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, and have the chance to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals, conducting individual counseling to provide crises intervention, support & guidance, and addressing client behaviors and personal problems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong ability to provide support and guidance to clients, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on delivering high-quality clinical services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
• Related work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting required

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 CEU’s and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance