Who is Gateway Foundation? 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. Why join us? 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 have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values. Location: Springfield Outpatient- 2200 Lake Victoria Drive Springfield, IL 62703 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30PM, with one evening shift of 12:00PM - 8:30PM Outpatient (LCPC or LCSW) Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Completing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans and providing substance abuse and/or mental health counseling services to clients</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Developing and implementing complex treatment and discharge plans for clients with dual diagnoses, social or mental health issues</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Documenting treatment and discharge plans, clients’ progress and responses to treatment and maintaining related records and charts</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Serving as a professional resource to the treatment staff in resolving complex case problems and may provide clinical supervision as needed</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">May develop and facilitate training for treatment staff</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Other duties as assigned</li> </ul> Job Requirements: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field required</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Current professional clinical license (LCPC or LCSW) in state of hire required</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum 4 years of clinical experience in the treatment of substance abuse and dual-diagnoses</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required</li> </ul> Physical Requirements: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and hear speech.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.</li> </ul> Compensation (based on experience and credentials): <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold">$51,463 - 82,330 annually</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.</li> </ul> Benefits at Gateway Foundation: Health and Wellness: <ul style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#444444;font-family:customd317bedbf3a24d998a093;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400.0;padding-left:revert;text-align:left;white-space:normal"> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents</li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums</li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">Employee assistance programs focused on mental health</li> </ul> Financial Wellbeing: <ul style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#444444;font-family:customd317bedbf3a24d998a093;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400.0;padding-left:revert;text-align:left;white-space:normal"> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match </li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway</li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care</li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)</li> </ul> Flexibility and Time Off: <ul style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#444444;font-family:customd317bedbf3a24d998a093;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400.0;padding-left:revert;text-align:left;white-space:normal"> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service</li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">9 paid company holidays</li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">Work-life-balance</li> </ul> Personal Development: <ul style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#444444;font-family:customd317bedbf3a24d998a093;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400.0;padding-left:revert;text-align:left;white-space:normal"> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">Training & Development Programs</li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year</li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training</li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing">Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance</li> </ul> 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 <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;border:1.0px solid transparent" href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster" target="_self">here</a>.

Counselor III (LCPC or LCSW) (Springfield, IL, US, 62703) @ Gateway Foundation Inc

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