ADDICTION COUNSELOR - ST. JOSEPH, MO

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ADDICTION COUNSELOR

•ST.

JOSEPH, MO

Gateway Foundation, Inc.

Occupation:

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO•64506 Positions available: 1 Job #: 33876

Source:

FileImport•Gateway Foundation, Inc. | Gateway Foundation

Posted:

02/11/2026

Expires:

04/12/2026

Web Site:

careers.gatewayfoundation.org

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

ADDICTION COUNSELOR

•ST.

JOSEPH, MO

Post Date:

Feb 11, 2026

Location:

St. Joseph, MO, US, 64506

Position Type:

Full Time Requisition Number:

33876

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 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. 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 Addiction Counselors are responsible for: Completes comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and develops individualized treatment plan. Provides individual and group counseling and may facilitate didactic groups. Documents treatment and discharge plans, and clients' progress and responses to treatment; and maintains related records and charts. Performs case management and contributes to client care monitoring.

Job Requirements:

Must meet one of the below: Bachelor's or Masters degree in related field OR High school/GED with 4 years of behavioral health experience, and a MADAC or higher level credential OR Associates degree, and a MADAC or higher level credential Must be able to obtain Missouri Department of Corrections clearance.

Physical Requirements:

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 Benefits ...For full information see follow application link. Gateway Foundation is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets