Substance Abuse Counselor

Gateway Foundation is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. We offer a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, and provide training and clinical supervision hours to pursue a career in substance use counseling. We will help you get a certification by reimbursing for all costs, and provides a growth path for employees to advance.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a helping profession from an accredited college or university.
• Some previous counseling experience, experience in substance use disorder or mental health treatment is preferred
• Must obtain certification as identified by state within 30 months of the first date that the counseling services are provided.
• Must be able to obtain Georgia Department of Corrections clearance to work in the correctional institution

Benefits

• 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
• 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)
• 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• 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