Crawfordville, FL, US, 32327
Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?
At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.
Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission. about the incredible recognition that we recieved!
If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Cognitive Counselors are responsible for:
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work or psychology. Master's degree preferred.
* 2 years related experience; 5+ years preferred. Experience in a forensic counseling setting preferred.
* Basic Strong knowledge of group and individual dynamics, conflict resolution and intervention techniques based on client maturation level
* Strong knowledge of word processing software in order to complete required forms, reports and correspondence
* Strong communication skills to provide support, intervention, direction, and conflict resolution; interact effectively with family members; and maintain effective contacts with outside agencies and referral sources or services
* Basic analytical skills to prepare cognitive intervention plans, complete progress evaluations and related reports
* Active listening skills and social perceptiveness
* Ability to read and interpret policies and instructions
* Ability to understand side effects and impact of medications on client
* Adaptability / flexibility: ability to shift priorities
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to read, write, and understand and follow written instructions
* 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
* Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:
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.
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee