**CADC, LPC, or LS
Required **
*Location: 3828
Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60624
*Hours :
- :00pm
- :00pm *
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Receive a $1,000 bonus f
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* Benefit from Tuition Reimbursement and Advance
- ducation Assistance Programs (EAP)
* Participate
a 403(b) Retirement Pla
with company-matching contributions
* Work for an employer qualified for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
* *Gateway also assists with covering the cost of obtaining and maintaining credentials for career advancement, including for CEUs!*
*Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for:*
* *Admissions Counselors II (CADC, LPC, LSW) are responsible for:*
* Coordinating admission into treatment program by conducting interviews of clients or their representatives to obtain relevant information, completing comprehensive assessment, and preparing initial treatment plan
*Job Requirements:*
* Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice required
* Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required
* Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
* Ability to work full-time, some weekends, days or evenings
* Determining eligibility for insurance coverage or medical assistance
* Completing admission forms and obtaining necessary consent signatures
* Responding to inquiries regarding treatment programs and available services
* In residential centers, completing census counts and maintaining waiting lists
*Job Requirements:*
* Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice required
* Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required
* Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
* Related work experience with program-specific populations (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required
*Physical Requirements:*
* Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
* Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
* Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
* Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files for accuracy
* Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
* Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a Gateway vehicle
*Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for:*
* Conduct assessment and evaluation to determine the scope and type of care needed
* Develops comprehensive treatment plans
* Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings
* Leads group counseling and education sessions
* Engages client in one-on-one individual counseling sessions
* Maintain confidential, systematic, accurate, and timely documentation of client progress in electronic health record
* Uses excellent communication skills to guide clients toward positive choices, especially when in crisis.
* Monitors client behavior in therapeutic milieu
* Administers tests of accountability through a collection of urine drug screens and breathalyzers.
* Makes community referrals for follow up care
*Job Requirements:*
* Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice required
* Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required
* Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
* Related work experience with program-specific populations (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required
*Physical Requirements:*
* Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
* Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
* Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
* Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy
* Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
* Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a Gateway vehicle
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* 403(b)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
* Do you have a current CADC, LPC, or LSW? This is a requirement for this role.
* Are you available to work from 12:00pm - 8:00pm?
Work Location: In person