Clinical Supervisor ( CADC, LPC, LSW, OR LCPC, LCSW)

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 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: Monday through Friday (Days)

• Flexible availability required, including occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call support to meet program and client needs.

Clinical Supervisors are responsible for:

• Completes comprehensive assessment of client’s substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and prepares individualized developmentally appropriate treatment plan.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions; documents treatment and discharge plans, progress notes, and responses to treatment.
• In addition to the duties of a counselor (60% direct care), supervises counselors and direct care staff; guides and directs activities and operations of assigned treatment program.
• Plans and schedules work time and caseload for assigned staff, and audits client records and documentation.
• Serves as a resource to assigned staff in identifying and resolving complex cases.
• Responsible for orienting, training, and developing assigned staff.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures, interpreting and enforcing the same.
• Providing clinical supervision to staff responsible for delivering services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders
• Overseeing client services and ensuring compliance with established program standards and service delivery objectives
• Auditing client records
• Assisting in interviewing, selecting, evaluating, scheduling and disciplining assigned staff
• Orienting and training staff
• Serving as a resource to assigned staff in identifying and resolving complex case problems
• Assuming client caseload in response to work load or staffing shortages
• Other duties as assigned
• Supervises assigned staff in hospital settings pursuant to a federal grant

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, or substance abuse counseling; or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in the substance abuse field.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information, provide counseling and direct the work of others.
2. Ability to record and proofread information on forms and charts.
3. Ability to respond to telephones and pages and hear speech.
4. Ability to use a keyboard and monitor display to receive, retrieve and/or audit information and data on a regular basis.

Compensation (based on experience and credentials):

• Range begins at $70,000-$97,000
• 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 .