*You must possess a current valid CADC, LPC, or LSW in the State of Illinois in order to qualify for this role. *

*Compensation: *$25.64/hr. - $32.28/hr.

*Position Type: * Full Time

*Location:* 1080 E Park St, Carbondale, IL 62901

*Work Schedule: * Varies

*If you are a job seeker with experience in substance use treatment or mental/behavioral health, then this may be the opportunity for you!*

*Gateway also assists with covering the cost of obtaining and maintaining credentials and licensure for career advancement, including for CEUs!*

*CADC, LPC or LSW Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:*
* Conducts assessment and evaluation to determine scope and type of care needed
* Develops comprehensive treatment plans
* Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings
* Leads group counseling and education sessions
* Engages client in one-on-one individual counseling sessions
* Maintains confidential, systematic, accurate and timely documentation of client progress in Electronic Health Record (EHR)
* Uses excellent communication skills to guide clients toward positive choices, especially when in crisis.
* Monitors client behavior in therapeutic milieu
* Administers tests of accountability through collection of urine drug screens and breathalyzers.
* Makes community referrals for follow up care

*Job Requirements:*
* *Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required*
* Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education or life experience.
* Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required

*Competitive Compensation and Benefits:*
* Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
* Dental & Vision Insurance
* Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
* Short Term Disability
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Commuter Accounts
* 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
* Life and AD&D Insurance
* Long-Term Disability (LTD)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Training & Development Programs

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.

At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine—including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses—deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway’s proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission.

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.64 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift



License/Certification:
* CADC, LPC , or LSW (Required)


Work Location: In person