Residential Substance Abuse Counselor

Residential Substance Abuse Counselor

Post Date:

May 4, 2025

Location:

Rawlins, WY, US, 60046

Position Type:

Full Time

Requisition Number:

32620

Work Schedule:

Day Shift

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, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community.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

Gateway Foundation's Rawlins location offers a unique opportunity to work in a maximum-security male facility, serving specialized programs in a structured, therapeutic environment. This location is ideal for those who appreciate a quieter, more isolated setting, with access to outdoor recreation and Yellowstone just a few hours away.Staff enjoy free daily meals, strong team camaraderie, and opportunities to participate in DOC-sponsored events, fundraisers, and community initiatives.

Location:Wyoming State Penitentiary - 2900 South Higley Rawlins, WY 82301

Work Schedule:Monday to Friday, flexible hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM (40-hour week).

Residential Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for:

Preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals

Conducting individual counseling to provide crises intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problems

Documenting clients' progress and responses to treatment

Maintaining client records; ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date

Monitoring clients in medication self-administration

Ensuring client safety and well-being

Monitoring client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activities

Enforcing house rules

Scheduling, coordinating and transporting clients to appointments and maintaining the vehicle

Collecting urine samples and administering breathalyzer

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Associate Degree with concentration in Substance Abuse

High School Diploma with at least 270 contact hours in drug education specific to NADAC

Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling, preferred

Related work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients.

Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.

Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.

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

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

Ability to drive an automobile or van; remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs

Compensation (based on experience and credentials):

Non-Certified Counselor range is between $26.92-27.40 per hour

Certified Counselor range is between $29.81-30.77per hour

Offering a $2,500 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:

Offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for this position

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: Chicago