Mental Health Counselor Full Time Evenings

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor II (Residential)
Post Date: May 28, 2026

Location: Aurora, IL, US, 60506

Position Type: Full Time

Requisition Number: 33993

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Location: Gateway Foundation Residential/Outpatient Drug Rehab Center

Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00am-5:00pm with one later evening shift on Friday.

Residential (CADC, LPC or LSW) Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for:

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

Caseload typically 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 required

Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required

Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required

Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and 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

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

Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a Gateway vehicle

Compensation (based on experience and credentials):

Range begins at $25.64 - $30.00 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 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 OFCCP.

Nearest Major Market: Aurora

Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago

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