Substance Abuse Counselor

Gateway Foundation is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. The organization provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. The substance abuse counselor will be responsible for conducting client interviews and assessments, evaluating client response to treatment, and providing individual and group counseling. The position offers a chance to make a positive impact on a marginalized population, develop skills in a unique healthcare setting, and work for an organization that values its employees and aims to be an employer of choice.

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