Pays $25.64-$32.28/hr — Counselor market median is ~$63k (17 jobs) · Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 1,186 in this specialty)

Gateway Foundation

Springfield, Illinois

Substance Abuse Counselor II (Outpatient) - LPC or LSW - Springfield, IL

Counselor Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)No weekendsFull-Time

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

No weekends. Monday-Friday. One evening shift. $53K-$67K. 18 PTO days. 9 holidays. 403b match. Tuition reimbursement. Non-profit mission.

Join Gateway Foundation as a Substance Abuse Counselor II (Outpatient) - LPC or LSW - Springfield, IL in Springfield, Illinois. Who is Gateway Foundation? Gateway Foundation, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

Completing comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance abuse history and treatment.

Requirements

Maintains regular contact with insurance providers to report client treatment progress and obtain required certifications for continued stays.

Reports caseload activities and progress to supervisor.

Benefits & Compensation

Pay rate: hour5.64 - $32.28/hour.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Gateway Foundation in Springfield, Illinois.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Substance Abuse CounselingMental Health CounselingCase ManagementTreatment PlanningIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingClinical AssessmentCrisis InterventionDual Diagnosis TreatmentDocumentationClinical SupervisionPatient Monitoring

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About Gateway Foundation

Hospitals and Health Care

Chicago, Illinois

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) with 3% Match

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

PSLF Eligible