Substance Abuse Counselor III - LCPC or LCSW

Gateway Foundation Inc•Springfield, IL

13d•$51,463 - $82,330•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change. This role is located at the Springfield Outpatient facility.

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

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

Benefits

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
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balance
Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEUs and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance