Job Description
Who is 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.
Why join us?
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'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
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
Gateway Foundation’s Rawlins location offers a unique opportunity to work in a maximum-security male facility, serving specialized programs in a structured, therapeutic environment. This location is ideal for those who appreciate a quieter, more isolated setting, with access to outdoor recreation and Yellowstone just a few hours away.
We provide compensated travel time for long-distance commuters and a relocation reimbursement of up to $2,500 for those moving for the role. Staff enjoy free daily meals, strong team camaraderie, and opportunities to participate in DOC-sponsored events, fundraisers, and community initiatives.
Location: Wyoming State Penitentiary - 2900 South Higley Rawlins, WY 82301
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, flexible hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM (40-hour week).
Residential Substance Abuse Counselors are responsible for:
Preparing and facilitating group counseling sessions, educational programs, and lectures to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals
Conducting individual counseling to provide crises intervention, support & guidance, and address client behaviors and personal problems
Documenting clients’ progress and responses to treatment
Maintaining client records; ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date
Monitoring clients in medication self-administration
Ensuring client safety and well-being
Monitoring client behavior during social, recreational, or daily activities
Enforcing house rules
Scheduling, coordinating and transporting clients to appointments and maintaining the vehicle
Collecting urine samples and administering breathalyzer
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Associate Degree with concentration in Substance Abuse
High School Diploma with at least 270 contact hours in drug education specific to NADAC
Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling, preferred
Related work experience with a program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential treatment setting, preferred
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information and provide counseling.
Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.
Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
Ability to drive an automobile or van; remain alert to traffic conditions, and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs
Compensation (based on experience and credentials):
Range begins at $26.92-27.40 per hour
Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.
Benefits at Gateway Foundation:
Health and Wellness:
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.
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