Prison-Based Addiction Therapist – Impactful, Evidence‑Based

Gateway Foundation Inc.; Kincheloe (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEU access

Job summary

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.

Our team delivers high quality clinical services, focusing on evidence-based treatment and professional growth within a correctional healthcare setting. We are seeking Prison-Based Counselors (Therapists) to conduct group and individual therapy for offenders, perform assessments, and ensure proper documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of two years’ experience OR Master’s Degree and minimum of one year of experience.
• Experience in substance abuse field, with counseling, assessment, treatment planning and group therapy; working with offender population.
• Clinical licensure and/or Certification in Michigan or ability to obtain within designated timeframe (preferred).
• Ability to follow MDOC directives and remain flexible for scheduling.
• Ability to work independently and/or with team members; willingness to receive supervision feedback.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality to ensure consistent service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provides group orientation, individual intake, comprehensive assessment, mid-program assessment and discharge planning including aftercare recommendations.
• Documents treatment and discharge plans, and client progress; maintains related records and charts.
• Provides Evidenced-Based group therapy for up to 15 offenders per group.
• Provides individual segregation discharges as needed for offenders terminated from services, per facility discretion.
• Completion of reporting requirements.
• Adherence to MDOC policies with focus on safety and professional boundaries.
• Navigate between internal electronic health record and MDOC reporting system.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Treatment planning

Group therapy

Documentation

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

Master’s degree with 1 year experience

Job description

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.

Our team delivers high quality clinical services, focusing on evidence-based treatment and professional growth within a correctional healthcare setting. We are seeking Prison-Based Counselors (Therapists) to conduct group and individual therapy for offenders, perform assessments, and ensure proper documentation and reporting.