Admissions Counselor - Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse/Substance Use/Admission Counselor

Location: 3828 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60624

3:00pm-11:00pm

Why Join us?

• You have the ability to work very closely to all other departments in the facility such as medical, mental health, education, and more.
• Free meals while working on shift provided by Gateway Foundation.
• Gateway also assists with covering the cost of obtaining and maintaining credentials for career advancement, including for CEUs!

Admissions Counselors are responsible for:

• Coordinating admission into treatment program by conducting interviews of clients or their representatives to obtain relevant information, completing comprehensive assessment, and preparing initial treatment plan
• Determining eligibility for insurance coverage or medical assistance
• Completing admission forms and obtaining necessary consent signatures
• Responding to inquiries regarding treatment program and available services
• In residential centers, completing census counts and maintaining waiting lists

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice required
• Minimum 6 months of previous experience in Substance Abuse or mental health counseling required

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
• Commuter Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development Programs

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.93 - $24.47 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health, or Mental Health?
• Do you have experience with Administrative or Admission work?
• Are you able to work 3:00pm-11:30pm shift ?

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60624: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person