Clinical Supervisor (Men's Residential Unit) - Springfield, IL

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 have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location: Springfield Residential - 2200 Lake Victoria Dr, Springfield, IL 62703

• Residential Center - Adult Male and Female population

Work Schedule: Mon - Friday, 9AM  -5PM; also includes 1 evening shift and rotating weekends

Substance Abuse Clinical Supervisors are responsible for:

• 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 in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field required


• Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required


• 3 -5 years of clinical experience in the treatment of substance abuse with at least 1 year of supervisory experience is required


• Related work experience with program specific population (adolescent/adult) and residential treatment setting required

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 record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read


• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data


• Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises

Compensation (based on experience and credentials): 

• Range begins at $70,000 - $97,498/year


• 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.