Substance Abuse Counselor (Women's Residential) - Carbondale, IL

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor (Women's Residential) - Carbondale, IL Location: Gateway Foundation Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, 1080 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901 Schedule: Full-time; Tuesday - Saturday, or Sunday - Thursday (2 of the days will be evening shifts) Residential Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for: Preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals Conducting individual counseling to provide crises 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 Monitoring clients in medication self‑administration Ensuring client safety and well‑being Monitoring client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activities Enforcing house rules Scheduling, coordinating and transporting clients to appointments and maintaining the vehicle Collecting urine samples and administering breathalyzer Other duties as assigned Job Requirements: High school diploma or equivalency required Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required Related work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting required 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) $19.23- $24.47 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 & 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gateway Foundation, Inc.