Pays $22.00 - $30.00 per hour — Counselor market median is ~$75k (34 jobs)

Gateway Foundation

Marquette, Michigan

On-Call Prison Based Counselor (Therapist)

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

Part-time prison counselor. M-F, 8-4:30. No weekends. No nights. $22-$30/hr. Make a real difference. PSLF eligible.

Join Gateway Foundation as a On-Call Prison Based Counselor (Therapist) in Marquette, Michigan. Who is Gateway Foundation? Gateway Foundation, Inc.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Pay rate: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Gateway Foundation in Marquette, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides comprehensive assessments, evidence-based group therapy, and discharge planning for offenders within a correctional facility. They are responsible for maintaining detailed clinical records and adhering to MDOC safety and security protocols.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience: 2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CounselingAssessmentTreatment PlanningGroup TherapyCase DocumentationDischarge PlanningCrisis InterventionClinical SupervisionElectronic Health RecordsBoundary Management

Position Insights

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About Gateway Foundation

Hospitals and Health Care

Chicago, Illinois

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee wellness program

Employee assistance program

403(b) with 3% employer match

Short-term and long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)