Gateway Children’s Services (GCS) is a nonprofit organization located in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Our high-quality prevention and support programs are child-focused and family-centered. All evidenced services are designed to strengthen families, bring recovery to those struggling with mental illness or addiction, enhance parenting skills, and foster happy, nurtured children.

GCS is hiring a Counselor CADC/LCADCA to provide individual and group counseling to help clients identify and resolve personal chemical dependency issues. Utilizes assessment and diagnostic tools and forms to gather information pertaining to client history to assist in developing accurate assessments and treatment planning. Maintains accurate documentation of individual and group counseling sessions and activities adhering to established regulations and licensure standards. Provides information to clients on chemical dependency and related issues through educational sessions. Consults with client referral sources on issues related to client treatment and therapy progress. Provides a variety of indirect client services including writing correspondence on behalf of clients, submitting court reports, and making court appearances, charting medical records, conducting case reviews and treatment planning, making telephone contacts, and collecting/monitoring client fees. Performs multiple organizational responsibilities including attending and participating in supervisory and staff meetings, facilitating non-clinical collaboration with other programs, etc.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of bachelor’s degree AND be certified as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor or Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work. Must hold an active professional certification/license recognized by the state of Kentucky for providing counseling services to individuals with a Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis. Specifically, one of the following licenses: CADC, LCADC, LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, AMFT, LMFT.

Applicants must be over 21 years of age and must be able to pass a drug test, a background check, and a CAN (Child Abuse & Neglect) check. Position offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement & life insurance) as well as a comfortable work-life balance in a team-centered environment.

Apply on Indeed or submit cover letter and resume to Denise Spittler, 37 N. Maysville St., Mt. Sterling, KY 40353. EOE.