Residential Addictions Counselor

Residential Addictions Counselor Location: Newcastle, WY 82701 Position Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM (40‑hour week), with occasional evenings up to 8:00 PM. Options for four 10‑hour shifts and flexible scheduling. Responsibilities Preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals. Conducting individual counseling to provide crisis intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problems. Documenting clients’ progress and responses to treatment. Maintaining client records; ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date. Ensuring client safety and well‑being. Monitoring client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activities. Enforcing house rules. Other duties as assigned. Certified Residential Senior Counselor II Responsibilities Completing comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for caseload, and providing counseling services to clients. Developing and implementing complex treatment and discharge plans for clients with dual diagnoses, social or mental health issues. Serving as a professional resource to other Counselors in resolving complex case problems, and providing clinical supervision and guidance as needed. May conduct in‑service and continuing education programs for treatment staff. Assuming responsibility for overseeing Counselors in the absence of Supervisor. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Associate’s Degree / Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work with NADAC requirements. High School Diploma with a minimum of 270 credit hours to obtain certification. Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling, preferred. Related work experience with a program‑specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting, preferred. Certified Residential Senior Counselor II Job Requirements Master’s Degree. 3 years of clinical experience preferred; 1 year of TC experience preferred. Current WY license or provisional required. This is a full‑time position; some nights and weekends may be required. Relocation and sign‑on bonuses are available. As a Gateway employee, you may also be eligible to apply for loan forgiveness. Physical Requirements 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. Compensation (based on experience and credentials) Non‑certified Counselor range: $23.56–$28.12 per hour. Certified Counselor range: $27.88–$32.28 per hour. Sign‑on bonus for qualified Counselor II and Counselor III positions: Counselor II – $2,500. Counselor III – $5,000. Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews, including merit increases. Benefits 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 Well‑Being 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 CEUs and job‑related training. Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gateway Foundation, Inc.