Substance Abuse Counselor/Therapist (Certified/Licensed & Entry Level) - Bainbri
Gateway Foundation, Inc., Bainbridge, Georgia, us, 39818
Substance Abuse Counselor/Therapist (Certified/Licensed & Entry Level) - Bainbridge, GA
Post Date: Feb 3, 2026
Location: Bainbridge, GA, US, 39817
Position Type: Full Time
Requisition Number: 33443
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shift
Why 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.
We are a great place to work Gateway provides a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. We aim to develop our staff by providing the training and clinical supervision hours you need to pursue a career in substance use counseling. Gateway will help you get a certification by reimbursing for all costs, and provides a growth path for employees to advance.
Why join us? 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
Entry level note Certifications/Licensures are NOT required for Entry Level Counselors.
Location Bainbridge PSATC 235 State Hospital Rd Bainbridge, GA 39817
Work Schedule Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts (day shift)
Sign-on Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Counselors
Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for
Conducts client interviews and assessments to review substance use disorder and treatment history.
Evaluates client response to treatment to recommend modifications to the treatment plan and assist with caseloads and development of individualized treatment plan and preparing individually appropriate goals, interventions, and necessary support.
Assists with and provides didactic group counseling, including psychoeducation, drug education, and family education to ensure peer support occurs.
Provides individual client counseling, educational programs and lectures to address relapse prevention, problem solving, behavior modification, anger management, etc., and to assist in overcoming substance use disorder, adjusting to pro-social life, and making cognitive and behavioral changes.
Carries caseload up to 25 clients, per State and contract requirements.
Collaborates with clients to develop discharge summary and continuing care and relapse prevention plans for supervisor's approval to integrate aftercare treatment with referral resource services.
Coordinates required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations in support of continued recovery.
Collects and maintains treatment records and reports to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual compliance.
Performs office administrative duties, such as answering telephones; relaying messages; responding to inquiries regarding program services and policies; filing, photocopying and faxing documents; planning special events, assembling intake packets, etc.
Job Requirements
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a helping profession from an accredited college or university.
Some previous counseling experience, experience in substance use disorder or mental health treatment is preferred.
Must obtain certification as identified by state within 30 months of the first date that the counseling services are provided. Acceptable Certifications include Certified Addiction Counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselor's Association (GACA), Certified Addiction Counselor from the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor from the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC), and Certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). Acceptable Licensures include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS).
Must be able to obtain Georgia Department of Corrections clearance to work in the correctional institution.
Physical Requirements
Works in a correctional facility
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
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.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Compensation (based on experience and credentials)
Non-Credentialed range begins at $20.50 per hour - $21.50 per hour.
Credentialed ranges begins at $25.00 per hour - $27.00 per hour.
Sign On Bonus: $3,000 for Certified/Licensed Counselors
Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.
Benefits at Gateway Foundation
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)
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:
Bainbridge
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Location: Bainbridge, GA, US, 39817
Position Type: Full Time
Requisition Number: 33443
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shift
Why 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.
We are a great place to work Gateway provides a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. We aim to develop our staff by providing the training and clinical supervision hours you need to pursue a career in substance use counseling. Gateway will help you get a certification by reimbursing for all costs, and provides a growth path for employees to advance.
Why join us? 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
Entry level note Certifications/Licensures are NOT required for Entry Level Counselors.
Location Bainbridge PSATC 235 State Hospital Rd Bainbridge, GA 39817
Work Schedule Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts (day shift)
Sign-on Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Counselors
Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for
Conducts client interviews and assessments to review substance use disorder and treatment history.
Evaluates client response to treatment to recommend modifications to the treatment plan and assist with caseloads and development of individualized treatment plan and preparing individually appropriate goals, interventions, and necessary support.
Assists with and provides didactic group counseling, including psychoeducation, drug education, and family education to ensure peer support occurs.
Provides individual client counseling, educational programs and lectures to address relapse prevention, problem solving, behavior modification, anger management, etc., and to assist in overcoming substance use disorder, adjusting to pro-social life, and making cognitive and behavioral changes.
Carries caseload up to 25 clients, per State and contract requirements.
Collaborates with clients to develop discharge summary and continuing care and relapse prevention plans for supervisor's approval to integrate aftercare treatment with referral resource services.
Coordinates required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations in support of continued recovery.
Collects and maintains treatment records and reports to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual compliance.
Performs office administrative duties, such as answering telephones; relaying messages; responding to inquiries regarding program services and policies; filing, photocopying and faxing documents; planning special events, assembling intake packets, etc.
Job Requirements
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a helping profession from an accredited college or university.
Some previous counseling experience, experience in substance use disorder or mental health treatment is preferred.
Must obtain certification as identified by state within 30 months of the first date that the counseling services are provided. Acceptable Certifications include Certified Addiction Counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselor's Association (GACA), Certified Addiction Counselor from the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor from the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC), and Certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). Acceptable Licensures include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS).
Must be able to obtain Georgia Department of Corrections clearance to work in the correctional institution.
Physical Requirements
Works in a correctional facility
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
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.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises
Compensation (based on experience and credentials)
Non-Credentialed range begins at $20.50 per hour - $21.50 per hour.
Credentialed ranges begins at $25.00 per hour - $27.00 per hour.
Sign On Bonus: $3,000 for Certified/Licensed Counselors
Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.
Benefits at Gateway Foundation
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)
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:
Bainbridge
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