Are you looking for a career which challenges you professionally and requires the ability to provide a balance between therapeutic support and accountability? Are you an individual who is committed to excellence, safety and security and the ability to follow directives within a prison-based setting, working directly with offender population?

At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission.

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Prison-Based Counselors (Therapists) are responsible for:

• Provides group orientation, individual intake, comprehensive assessment, Mid-Program assessment and discharge planning including aftercare recommendations, in accordance to MDOC contract requirements.

• Documents treatment and discharge plans, and client's progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts.

• Provides Evidenced-Based group therapy for up to 15 offenders per group in accordance to MDOC contract requirements.

• Provides individual segregation discharges as needed/approved for offenders terminated early from substance abuse services, in accordance to MDOC contract requirements and at the discretion of the correctional facility.

• Completion of reporting requirements

• Adherence to MDOC policies and procedures, with specific attention to safety and security, and maintenance of professional boundaries with offender population.

• Ability to navigate between internal electronic health record and Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) system for reporting.

• Work schedule isMonday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with minimum of two years' experience OR Master's Degree and minimum of one year of experience

• Experience in substance abuse related field, with specific skills in counseling, assessment, treatment planning and group therapy; working with offender population.

• Clinical licensure and/or Certification in State of Michigan or ability to obtain this within designated timeframe specified through the Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).

• Ability to follow MDOC directives and remain flexible as needed to accommodate facility space and scheduling.

• Ability to work independently and/or with team members as available.

• Ability to receive and apply clinical supervision feedback as needed.

• Excellent attendance and punctuality to ensure consistent delivery of services.

Compensation (based on experience and credentials):

• $22-28/hour

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
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 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.