Substance Abuse Counselor

Join Gateway Foundation in Wrightstown, NJ, where you'll be part of a mission-driven team in a one-of-a-kind correctional-based treatment facility. As the first licensed and CARF-accredited substance use treatment provider in the state, we offer a supportive, interdisciplinary environment where you can collaborate with medical, mental health, and educational teams. Enjoy free clinical supervision (a rare perk that saves you significant out-of-pocket costs!), career growth opportunities, CEU assistance, employee recognition programs, free meals while on shift, and a structured, safe workplace. Make a real impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery and rehabilitationapply today!

Location: Mid-State Correctional Facility - 8401 Range Road, Fort Dix, New Jersey

Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday. Tues-Fri 12:30pm - 9:00pm and Sat - 7:30am - 4:00pm

Alcohol and Drug Counselors are responsible for:

• Completes comprehensive assessment of clients' substance use disorder history and prepares individualized developmentally appropriate treatment plan.
• Provides individual and group counseling, and educational programs in accordance with treatment plan. Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients' progress and responses to treatments; and maintains related records and charts.
• Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring.
• Duties vary by location or site assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required; Associates Degree desired including or supplemented by (30) semester hour credits in social work, sociology, health, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, or counseling, or any combination.
• 100 hours documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice (must include Assessment-Domain I and Counseling Domain II).
• Must have at least six (6) months previous clinical experience in the substance abuse treatment field.
• Must obtain NJDOC clearance.
• Experience in a corrections environment a plus.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients.
2. 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.
3. Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data.
4. Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy.
5. Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Compensation (based on experience and credentials):

• Uncertified Counselor - $23.56-26.92/hour.
• You will also be eligible to receive a shift differential of $3 per hour when working Monday-Friday, 12:30pm-9pm shift.
• We are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus for this position.
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

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)
• ***1,500 Sign-On Bonus Available***

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 OFCCP here.

Nearest Major Market: New Jersey