Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?

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. about the incredible recognition that we recieved!

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for:

• Completing comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and developing individualized treatment plans
• Providing individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups
• Documenting treatment and discharge plans, clients' progress and responses to treatment; and maintaining related records and charts
• Performing case management and contributing to client care monitoring
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field a plus (High School diploma or equivalent required)
• 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling in a corrections environment desired
• Designation as a Recognized Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (RASAC I/II) required or must obtain within 60 days of employment. Higher credential through the Missouri Credentialing Board (CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP) a plus.
• This is a full-time position working Tuesday - Saturday, evening hours
• Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance

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

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:

• 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
• Catastrophic Absence Time (CAT) - Accrue up to seven days annually, to be used during an extended personal illness
• 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.