Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor

Post Date:
Dec 30, 2025

Location:

Wrightsville, GA, US, 31096

Position Type:
Full Time

Requisition Number: 33285

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 10‑hour shifts

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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.

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence‑based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice.

You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Certifications/Licensures are NOT required for Entry Level Counselors

The Substance Abuse Counselor I plays a key role in delivering structured, evidence‑based treatment services to justice‑involved individuals within the RSAT program. This position provides individual and group counseling using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma‑informed approaches. Counselors maintain a caseload of up to 25 clients and work collaboratively with clinical supervisors and program leadership to support ethical practice, treatment engagement, and positive client outcomes.

This role is ideal for professionals seeking meaningful work in a mission‑driven environment, along with structured support toward certification and career advancement.

Substance use treatment in correctional settings can be life‑changing. As a counselor in the RSAT program, your work directly supports recovery, reduces recidivism, and helps individuals develop the tools needed for long‑term stability. Every group facilitated and every session conducted contributes to safer communities and stronger futures.

• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma‑informed practices
• Maintain clinical documentation and treatment planning in accordance with program and DOC standards
• Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients (may exceed on occasion based on program needs)
• Collaborate with clinical supervisors and multidisciplinary team members
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and adhere to contracted scope of work within a correctional environment

Our RSAT team embraces a team‑first, client‑centered culture built on collaboration, shared learning, and continuous improvement. Counselors benefit from:

• A 4‑day workweek (Monday‑Thursday)
• Ongoing clinical supervision and mentorship
• Monthly educational trainings and free continuing education hours

• Company‑paid 5‑day Georgia Department of Corrections Pre‑Service Orientation within the first 30 days (meals provided)
• Training includes GDC policies, CPR, PREA, safety protocols, and correctional environment preparation
• Additional Gateway‑led onboarding and training for approximately 30 days before assuming a caseload or facilitating groups independently

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