*Who is Gateway Foundation?*
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.

*Why join us?*
Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

*Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for:*
* Conducts comprehensive assessments and develops and implements complex treatment plans for patients with mental health issues which can also include substance use and trauma. As a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) responsible for review and signatory approval of mental health assessments and treatment plans completed by non-LPHA staff.
* Maintains complex caseload, including conducting comprehensive assessments, preparing individualized treatment plans. Maintains regular contact with insurance providers to report patient treatment progress and obtain required certifications for continued stays. Reports caseload activities and progress to supervisor.
* Prepares and conducts group or individual therapy to address specific social mental health issues to promote the development of effective life skills to support a healthy lifestyle.
* Provides case management services to assist patients with managing mental health and/or substance use disorders, developing individualized recovery plans, and linking to supports to help them maintain these life changes.
* Develops and implements complex treatment and discharge plans for patients with mental health and/or substance use issues; and conducts intensive or comprehensive interventions (family counseling/support, etc.).
* Serves on a variety of departments or site committees necessary to plan and evaluate treatment programs and patient services. Develops and contributes to improvement of treatment protocols, procedures and outcomes.
* Documents treatment plans, narrative progress notes, interventions, treatments, evaluations, discharge summaries, and treatment plan reviews. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual standards.
* Serves as a professional resource to the clinical team by auditing patient records to ensure compliance with required documentation and service delivery by providing assessments of mental health and/or substance use patients.
* consults with clinical staff to resolve complex case problems by implementing case-appropriate procedures, modalities and techniques.
* Develops and conducts in-service and continuing education programs on subjects related to assigned specialty for other Counselors as appropriate.
* Serves as a professional resource to other Counselors in resolving complex case problems and provides clinical supervision and guidance as needed.

*REQUIREMENTS*
* Master’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, substance use disorder counseling or related field, required.
* Current, valid credential (LCPC, LCSW or higher level) required.

*Compensation (based on experience and credentials):*
* Range begins at $60,000 - $97,498 per year
* 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 here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $97,498.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Addiction Medicine
* Psychiatry
Schedule:
* Day shift

Application Question(s):
* Do you currently hold a Master's degree and a license as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)?
* What are your salary requirements?

Work Location: In person