SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR (LPC/ P-LPC/ CADC/ CRADC/MAADC) - Bowling Green, MO

Substance Use Counselor (LPC/ P-LPC/ CADC/ CRADC/ MAADC) - Bowling Green, MO Location: Bowling Green, MO, 63334. 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, knowledge, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Why join us? Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high‑quality clinical services, providing essential services to underserved populations while fostering teamwork and professional growth. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections Perks of working in correctional healthcare: Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population Exposure to diverse patient demographics Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for: Completes comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develops individualized treatment plans. Provides individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups. Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients' progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts. Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring. Job Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or closely related field preferred. Institutional Treatment Professionals shall be credentialed or eligible for credentialing. Possession of a masters-level state licensure in social work or counseling is preferred. CADC, CRADC, P-LPC, LPC, P-LMFT, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW is required. Minimum 2-3 years clinical counseling experience, with concurrent experience in the treatment of substance abuse and dual-diagnoses preferred. At least 6 months of development counseling experience with the program specific population preferred. Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance as the work environment is a correctional institution. 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. 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. Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gateway Foundation, Inc.