SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR

SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR - CHILLICOTHE, MO

Location: Chillicothe, MO, US, 64601 Position Type: Full Time Requisition Number: 34155 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 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 plan. 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 High School Diploma/GED Ability to obtain Certification as a Missouri Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) is required, and Gateway will help you obtain that within the 1st 30 days of employment. Gateway provides trainings and clinical supervison! Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance. 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 OFCCPhere. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gateway Foundation Inc.