Certified Substance Abuse Counselor; CADC, LSW, or LPC

Overview

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC, LSW, or LPC)

Post Date:
Oct 30, 2025 |

Location:

Lake Villa, IL 60046 |

Location:

Lake Villa, IL

Position Type:
Full Time

Requisition Number: 33614

Work Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm

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.

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you ll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice.

You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location: 25480 W. Cedarcrest Lane Lake Villa, IL 60046

Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00am-4:00pm with one late night (hours are 11pm-7pm).

• Completing comprehensive assessments of clients  substance abuse history and treatment requirements and preparing individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plans
• Providing individual and group counseling and educational programs in accordance with treatment plans
• Documenting treatment and discharge plans and clients  progress and responses to treatment, as well as maintaining related records and charts
• Performing case management and contributing to client care monitoring
• Caseload typically includes some complex cases requiring more intensive services
• Other duties as assigned

• 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
• Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required
• Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
• Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required

• 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
• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a Gateway vehicle

• Range begins at $25.64 - $32.28 per hour
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents;
  Employee wellness program;
  Employee assistance programs
• Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match;
  Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance;
  Flexible Spending Accounts; PSLF
• Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year; 9 paid company holidays;
  Work-life balance
• Personal Development:
  Training & Development Programs;
  Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year; eLearning access;
  Clinical Supervision

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity

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Note:

This posting includes all current role details. The applicant should refer to the official job posting for the most up-to-date information.