Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor

Location
:
Gateway Foundation, Valdosta State Prison, 3259 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA 31603

Position Type
:
Full Time

Work Schedule
:
Monday – Thursday, 10-hour shifts

Requisition Number
: 33617

Gateway Foundation is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. The organization was established in 1968 and provides treatment through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters. Gateway is committed to innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work with a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. We aim to develop our staff by providing training and clinical supervision hours to pursue a career in substance use counseling. Gateway will help you obtain certification by reimbursing for applicable costs and offers a growth path for advancement.

• Conducts client interviews and assessments to review substance use disorder and treatment history.
• Evaluates client response to treatment to modify the treatment plan; assists with caseloads and developing individualized treatment plans with goals and interventions.
• Assists with and provides didactic group counseling, including psychoeducation, drug education, and family education to ensure peer support.
• Provides individual counseling, educational programs and lectures to address relapse prevention, problem solving, behavior modification, anger management, and related areas to support recovery and pro-social functioning.
• Carries a caseload of up to 25 clients, per State and contract requirements.
• Collaborates with clients to develop discharge summaries and continuing care/relapse prevention plans for supervisor approval to integrate aftercare with referrals.
• Coordinates required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations in support of continued recovery.
• Collects and maintains treatment records and reports to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual compliance.
• Performs office administrative duties (phones, inquiries, filing, intake packets, etc.).

• 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 identified by the state within 24 months of first provision of counseling services. Acceptable Certifications include:
  Certified Addiction Counselor (GA NAADAC/GACA/ICRC), Certified Addiction Counselor (NAADAC), Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (ICRC), and Certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS);
  Acceptable Licensures include LPC, LAPC, LCSW, LMFT, CPCS.
• Must be able to obtain Georgia Department of Corrections clearance to work in a correctional institution.

• Works in a correctional facility.
• Ability to walk and move about the facilities for extended periods to monitor and interact with clients.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects as needed.
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and audit information.
• Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files for accuracy.
• Ability to respond to telephones, hear alarms, and detect unusual noises.

• Entry Level: $19 - $20 per hour
• Certified: $23 - $25 per hour
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual merit-based increases

• 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; 9 paid company holidays; work-life balance

• Personal Development:
  Training & Development Programs;
  Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year; eLearning CEU courses;
  Clinical Supervision

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.

Nearest Major Market:
Valdosta