Substance Abuse Counselor (Co-Ed Unit) - Springfield, IL

Gateway Foundation Inc•Springfield, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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, Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards. This role is located at the Springfield Residential facility, serving an adult male and female population.

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
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
Ability to drive an automobile or van; remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field preferred

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

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