Outpatient Addiction Counselor (CADC, LPC, or LSW)

Outpatient Addiction Counselor (CADC, LPC, or LSW) Location: Aurora, IL 60506 Position Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. Evening availability required Monday through Thursday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm to facilitate group sessions. Minimum 40 hours, overtime available upon supervisor approval. Responsibilities Completing comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements and preparing individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans. Providing individual and group counseling and educational programs in accordance with treatment plans. Documenting treatment and discharge plans and clients’ progress and responses to treatment, as well as maintaining related records and charts. Performing case management and contributing to client care monitoring. Managing a caseload that includes some complex cases requiring more intensive services. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice. Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in the state of hire. Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling. Related work experience with program‑specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting. Physical Requirements Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently. Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and 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. Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a Gateway vehicle. Compensation Range begins at $25.64 - $30.00 per hour. Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases. 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. Training and 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. Equal Opportunity Statement 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.