RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR II - NEWCASTLE, WY job at Gateway Foundation, Inc. Wyoming State, US

Job Description

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. Residential Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for:

Preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals
Conducting individual counseling to provide crises intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problems
Documenting clients’ progress and responses to treatment
Maintaining client records; ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date
Ensuring client safety and well-being
Monitoring client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activities
Enforcing house rules
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, with NADAC Requirements
Must be able to obtain required certifications within 6 months of hire.
Related work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
Ability to drive an automobile or van; remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs

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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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