Substance Abuse Counselor II (Outpatient) - Bloomington, IL

Substance Abuse Counselor II (Outpatient) – Bloomington, IL Location: 404 N Hershey Rd., Bloomington, IL 61704 Schedule: Monday through Friday, including 2 evenings and 3 days, 8:30 am‑4:30 pm and 12:00 pm‑8:00 pm Outpatient (CADC, LPC or LSW) Substance Abuse Counselor responsibilities Conduct assessment and evaluation to determine scope and type of care needed Develop comprehensive treatment plans Participate in multi‑disciplinary treatment team meetings Lead group counseling and education sessions Engage client in one‑on‑one individual counseling sessions Maintain confidential, systematic, accurate, and timely documentation of client progress in the electronic health record (EHR) Use excellent communication skills to guide clients toward positive choices, especially when in crisis Monitor client behavior in the therapeutic milieu Administer tests of accountability through collection of urine drug screens and breathalyzers Make community referrals for follow‑up care Job Requirements BA 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 of 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling Related work experience with a 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, 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 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 (based on experience and credentials) $25.64 – $32.28 per hour Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases 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 Well‑Being: 403(b) retirement plan with 3 % employer match; short‑term and long‑term disability; life and AD&D insurance paid 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 Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Nearest Major Market: Bloomington, IL Nearest Secondary Market: Normal #J-18808-Ljbffr Gateway Foundation, Inc.