Correctional Substance Use Counselor - Drive Recovery

Gateway Foundation; Cochran (GA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

18 paid time off days per year

Job summary

Gateway Foundation is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor in Cochran, GA. The role involves conducting client assessments, providing individualized counseling, and developing treatment plans for clients with substance use disorders. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a helping profession and ideally some counseling experience. This position allows for meaningful work with marginalized populations and offers competitive pay starting at $19/hour for non-credentialed staff or $23/hour for credentialed staff. Benefits include medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a helping profession required.
• Counseling experience in substance use or mental health treatment preferred.
• Must obtain required state certification within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews and assessments to review treatment history.
• Evaluate client response to recommend treatment plan modifications.
• Provide individual and group counseling to assist clients.

Skills

Client assessment

Client counseling

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a helping profession

Job description

Gateway Foundation is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor in Cochran, GA. The role involves conducting client assessments, providing individualized counseling, and developing treatment plans for clients with substance use disorders. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a helping profession and ideally some counseling experience. This position allows for meaningful work with marginalized populations and offers competitive pay starting at $19/hour for non-credentialed staff or $23/hour for credentialed staff. Benefits include medical insurance and retirement plans.