Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor III - LCPC or LCSW - Springfield, ILGateway 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.Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for:Completing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans and providing substance abuse and/or mental health counseling services to clientsDeveloping and implementing complex treatment and discharge plans for clients with dual diagnoses, social or mental health issuesDocumenting treatment and discharge plans, clients' progress and responses to treatment and maintaining related records and chartsServing as a professional resource to the treatment staff in resolving complex case problems and may provide clinical supervision as neededMay develop and facilitate training for treatment staffOther duties as assignedJob Requirements:Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field requiredCurrent professional clinical license (LCPC or LCSW) in state of hire requiredMinimum 4 years of clinical experience in the treatment of substance abuse and dual-diagnosesRelated work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting requiredCompensation (based on experience and credentials): $51,463 - 82,330 annuallyGateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.Benefits at Gateway Foundation:Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsEmployee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiumsEmployee assistance programs focused on mental healthFinancial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer matchShort-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by GatewayFlexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent carePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service9 paid company holidaysWork-life-balancePersonal Development: Training & Development ProgramsTuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar yeareLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related trainingClinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidanceGateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.