Residential Substance Abuse Counselor

Company: Gateway Foundation Inc
Location: Rawlins
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

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 CorrectionsPerks of working in correctional healthcare:Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized populationExposure to diverse patient demographicsFocus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving careDevelopment of skills in a unique healthcare settingGateway Foundations 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 82301Work 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 goalsConducting individual counseling to provide crises intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problemsDocumenting clients progress and responses to treatmentMaintaining client records; ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to dateMonitoring clients in medication self-administrationEnsuring client safety and well-beingMonitoring client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activitiesEnforcing house rulesScheduling, coordinating and transporting clients to appointments and maintaining the vehicleCollecting urine samples and administering breathalyzerOther duties as assignedJob Requirements:Associate Degree with concentration in Substance AbuseHigh School Diploma with at least 270 contact hours in drug education specific to NADACMinimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling, preferredRelated work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting, preferredPhysical 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 signsCompensation (based on experience and credentials):Non-Certified Counselor range is between $26.92-27.40 per hourCertified Counselor range is between $29.81-30.77 per hourOffering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for this positionGateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.Benefits at Gateway Foundation:Health and Wellness:Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsEmployee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiumsEmployee assistance programs focused on mental healthFinancial Wellbeing:Offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for this position403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer matchShort-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by GatewayFlexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent carePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Flexibility and Time Off:18 paid time off days per year accrual rates increase with years of service9 paid company holidaysWork-life-balancePersonal Development:Training & Development ProgramsTuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar yeareLearning access to online courses that provide CEUs and job-related trainingClinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidanceGateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. 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