About Job

Gateway Foundation Inc

Addiction Counselors Are Responsible For

Completes comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develops individualized treatment plan.
Provides individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups.
Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients’ progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts.
Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in related field OR
High school/GED with 4 years of behavioral health experience, and a MADAC or higher level credential OR
Associates degree, and a MADAC or higher level credential

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