SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR - SANDERSON, FLGateway Foundation • Sanderson, FL, United States

SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR - SANDERSON, FL

Gateway Foundation • Sanderson, FL, United States

10 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR - SANDERSON, FL

Post Date : Oct 16, 2025

Location :

Sanderson, FL, US, 32087

Position Type : Full Time

Requisition Number : 33431

Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday 8AM - 430PM

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'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare :

Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
Exposure to diverse patient demographics
Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting
Offering a $1,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for :

Conducts client interviews to review substance use disorder and treatment history.

Evaluates client response to treatment to recommend modifications to the treatment plan and assist with caseloads and development of individualized treatment plan and preparing individually appropriate goals, interventions, and necessary support.

Assists with and provides basic didactic group counseling, including psychoeducation, drug education, and family education to ensure peer support occurs.

Provides individual client counseling, educational programs and lectures to address relapse prevention, problem solving, behavior modification, anger management, etc., and to assist in overcoming substance use disorder, adjusting to pro-social life, and making cognitive and behavioral changes.

Under direct supervision and with supervisor's approval, carries case load, per State and contract requirements.

Collaborates with clients to develop discharge summary and plans for supervisor's approval to integrate aftercare treatment with referral resource services.

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 other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a helping profession from an accredited college or university

Some previous experience substance use treatment / counseling and / or mental health counseling is preferred

Current Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) or Masters Certified Addictions Counselor (MCAP) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred

Must be able to obtain Florida Department of Corrections clearance to work in the correctional institution.

Basic knowledge of the principles of human growth and psychosocial development

Basic knowledge of group and individual dynamics, conflict resolution and intervention techniques based on client maturation level

Basic understanding of mental health disorders requiring referrals

Basic communication skills to exchange information and interact with various internal and external audiences regarding client care

Active listening skills and social perceptiveness

Ability to read and interpret policies and instructions

Ability to understand side effects and impact of medications on client

Adaptability / flexibility : ability to shift priorities

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 record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read

Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and / or audit information and data

Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises

Benefits at Gateway Foundation :

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 - accrual rates increase with years of service

9 paid company holidays

Work-life-balance

Personal Development :

Training & Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year

eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training

Clinical Supervision : Formal and informal guidance

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 OFCCPhere.

Nearest Major Market : Jacksonville

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